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Senate roll call 70 · 84th Congress · Jul 19, 1955

S. 2391. Extend defense production act of 1950 for two years. Capehart amendment limiting non-compensated personnel to advisory functions. Agreed to.

On Jul 19, 1955, the Senate voted 46–45 (S 2391). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 2–46, Republicans 45–1, Independents 0–1. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 3 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
46
No
45
Did not vote
3
Date
Jul 19, 1955

By party

  • Democrats2 yes · 46 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Republicans45 yes · 1 no
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

S. 2391: A bill to amend the Defense Production Act of 1950, 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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