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Senate roll call 34 · 84th Congress · May 4, 1955

HR. 1. Reciprocal trade extension. Douglas amendment to eliminate provisions requiring publication of tariff commission findings, the 'escape clause', and the

On May 4, 1955, the Senate voted 21–67 (HR 1). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 0–46, Democrats 22–22, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 22 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
21
No
67
Did not vote
3
Date
May 4, 1955

By party

  • Democrats22 yes · 22 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Republicans0 yes · 46 no
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 1: To extend the authority of the President to enter into trade agreements Tinder section 350 of the Tariff Act of 1930 as amended, 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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Capitol Receipts, “HR. 1. Reciprocal trade extension. Douglas…: Senate Vote, May 4, 1955,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/84-S-34/hr-1-reciprocal-trade-extension-douglas-amendment-to-eliminate (accessed 2026-10-17).