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Senate roll call 99 · 84th Congress · Mar 8, 1956

S. 3183. Farm program. Agricultural act of 1956. Anderson amendment to delete provision for 90 percent of parity price supports. Agreed to.

On Mar 8, 1956, the Senate voted 54–41 (S 3183). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 13–34, Republicans 41–6, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 19 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
54
No
41
Did not vote
4
Date
Mar 8, 1956

By party

  • Democrats13 yes · 34 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Republicans41 yes · 6 no
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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