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Senate roll call 65 · 86th Congress · May 22, 1959

S. 1968. Humphrey amend. To provide price supports of 85% of parity to wheat farmers reducing acreage by 20%.

On May 22, 1959, the Senate voted 30–48 (S 1968). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 32–31, Republicans 6–24. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 37 members voted against their own party.

During the 86th Congress (1959–1960), Dwight D. Eisenhower was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes

30

No

48

Did not vote

5

Date

May 22, 1959

From Voteview roll call records.