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Senate roll call 155 · 84th Congress · May 23, 1956

S. 2875. Civil service retirement act. Amendment to delete provision permitting federal civil service employees to retire after 30 years service regardless of

On May 23, 1956, the Senate voted 36–46 (S 2875). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 7–40, Republicans 31–12, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 19 members voted against their own party.

During the 84th Congress (1955–1956), Dwight D. Eisenhower was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes

36

No

46

Did not vote

4

Date

May 23, 1956

From Voteview roll call records.