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Senate roll call 3 · 84th Congress · Jan 28, 1955

H.J.RES. 159. Formosa policy. Kefauver amendment, in the nature of a substitute, to provide for the defense of formosa and the pescadores consistent with inte

On Jan 28, 1955, the Senate voted 11–75 (HJRE 159). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 10–37, Republicans 0–47, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 10 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
11
No
75
Did not vote
3
Date
Jan 28, 1955

By party

  • Democrats10 yes · 37 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Republicans0 yes · 47 no
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

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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