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Senate roll call 52 · 85th Congress · Jun 14, 1957

S. 2130. Mutual security act of 1957. Amendment to reduce special authority funds used at President's discretion and require that he notify Congress before US

On Jun 14, 1957, the Senate voted 22–61 (S 2130). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 20–26, Republicans 4–39. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 24 members voted against their own party.

During the 85th Congress (1957–1958), Dwight D. Eisenhower was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
22
No
61
Did not vote
6
Date
Jun 14, 1957

By party

  • Democrats20 yes · 26 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Republicans4 yes · 39 no · 2 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

S. 2130: A bill to amend further the Mutual Security Act of 1954, 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, “S. 2130. Mutual security act of 1957…: Senate Vote, Jun 14, 1957,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/85-S-52/s-2130-mutual-security-act-of-1957-amendment-to (accessed 2026-10-17).