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Senate roll call 109 · 86th Congress · Jul 7, 1959

S. 1451. Ellender amendment to reduce military assistance authorization to $1.3 billion

On Jul 7, 1959, the Senate voted 52–41 (S 1451). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 42–20, Republicans 12–22. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 32 members voted against their own party.

During the 86th Congress (1959–1960), Dwight D. Eisenhower was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes

52

No

41

Did not vote

5

Date

Jul 7, 1959

From Voteview roll call records.