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Senate roll call 66 · 86th Congress · May 22, 1959

S. 1968. Capehart amend. To repeal all agricultural price support programs & freeze farm surpluses currently held by the gov't

On May 22, 1959, the Senate voted 5–69 (S 1968). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 1–63, Republicans 4–23. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 5 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
5
No
69
Did not vote
5
Date
May 22, 1959

By party

  • Democrats1 yes · 63 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Republicans4 yes · 23 no · 2 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Voted present

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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