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Senate roll call 63 · 85th Congress · Jul 2, 1957

HR. 7665. Fiscal 1958 appropriations for department of defense. Amendment to reduce numerous items and provide funds to establish additional army and marine c

On Jul 2, 1957, the Senate voted 7–65 (HR 7665). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 11–35, Republicans 1–40. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 12 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
7
No
65
Did not vote
6
Date
Jul 2, 1957

By party

  • Democrats11 yes · 35 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Republicans1 yes · 40 no · 2 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 7665: Making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1958, 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, “HR. 7665. Fiscal 1958 appropriations for…: Senate Vote, Jul 2, 1957,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/85-S-63/hr-7665-fiscal-1958-appropriations-for-department-of-defense (accessed 2026-10-17).