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Senate roll call 13 · 86th Congress · Feb 6, 1959

S. 1. Authorize federal grants on matching basis for airport construction: amend. To continue existing program.

On Feb 6, 1959, the Senate voted 35–53 (S 1). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 9–54, Republicans 29–2. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 11 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
35
No
53
Did not vote
5
Date
Feb 6, 1959

By party

  • Democrats9 yes · 54 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Republicans29 yes · 2 no · 2 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

S. 1: A bill to amend the Federal Airport Act in order to extend the time for making grants under the provisions of such Act, 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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