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Senate roll call 53 · 85th Congress · Jun 14, 1957

S. 2130. Mutual security act of 1957. Amendment requiring that secretary of state keep Congress informed as to activities of government departments under the

On Jun 14, 1957, the Senate voted 31–53 (S 2130). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 27–20, Republicans 5–37. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 25 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
31
No
53
Did not vote
6
Date
Jun 14, 1957

By party

  • Democrats27 yes · 20 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Republicans5 yes · 37 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-53/s-2130-mutual-security-act-of-1957-amendment-requiring (accessed 2026-10-17).