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Senate roll call 167 · 84th Congress · Jun 18, 1956

S. 3982. Strategic minerals. Provide for maintenance of production of tungsten, asbestos, fluorspar, and columbium-tantalum in U.S., its territories, and pro

On Jun 18, 1956, the Senate voted 22–32 (S 3982). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 3–32, Republicans 22–6. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 9 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
22
No
32
Did not vote
4
Date
Jun 18, 1956

By party

  • Democrats3 yes · 32 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Republicans22 yes · 6 no
  • Independents0 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

S. 3982: A bill to provide for the maintenance of production of tungsten, asbestos, fluorspar, and columbium-tantalum in the United States, its Territories, and possessions, and for other purposes

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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