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Senate roll call 90 · 85th Congress · Aug 12, 1957

HR. 8643. Authorize federal power commission to license new york state to construct power plant at niagara falls. Clark amendment to delete the word 'reasonab

On Aug 12, 1957, the Senate voted 30–48 (HR 8643). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 32–12, Republicans 2–39. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 14 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
30
No
48
Did not vote
6
Date
Aug 12, 1957

By party

  • Democrats32 yes · 12 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Republicans2 yes · 39 no · 2 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 8643: To authorize the construction of certain works of improvement in the Niagara River for power, 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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