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Senate roll call 72 · 84th Congress · Jul 22, 1955

HR. 7224. Mutual security appropriations for fiscal 1956. Ellender amendment to reduce by $21 million funds for asian defense support. Rejected.

On Jul 22, 1955, the Senate voted 22–63 (HR 7224). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 14–34, Republicans 9–35, Independents 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 23 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
63
Did not vote
3
Date
Jul 22, 1955

By party

  • Democrats14 yes · 34 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Republicans9 yes · 35 no
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 7224: Making appropriations for mutual security for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1956, 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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