H.RES. 78, 79. Rubber facilities. Disapprove sale of three synthetic rubber plant facilities to shell chemical corporation. Both resolutions rejected.

On Mar 23, 1955, the Senate voted 39–48 (HRE 78). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 38–8, Republicans 3–41, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 11 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: 39
No: 48
Did not vote: 3
Date: Mar 23, 1955

By party

Democrats38 yes · 8 no · 3 didn’t vote
Republicans3 yes · 41 no
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Joseph Allen Frear Jr. D-DE voted no
Spessard Lindsey Holland D-FL voted no
Allen Joseph Ellender D-LA voted no
Edward John Thye R-MN voted yes
James Oliver Eastland D-MS voted no
John Cornelius Stennis D-MS voted no
Milton Ruben Young R-ND voted yes
William Langer R-ND voted yes
Robert Samuel Kerr D-OK voted no
Absalom Willis Robertson D-VA voted no
Harry Flood Byrd D-VA voted no

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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