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Senate roll call 138 · 86th Congress · Jul 28, 1959

S. 107. Amend. Merchant marine act of 1936 to include floating drydocks in list of vessels eligible for fed. Ship mortgage insurance.

On Jul 28, 1959, the Senate voted 48–41 (S 107). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 52–8, Republicans 1–33. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 9 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
48
No
41
Did not vote
5
Date
Jul 28, 1959

By party

  • Democrats52 yes · 8 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Republicans1 yes · 33 no · 2 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

S. 107: A bill to amend title XI of the Merchant Marine Act, 1938, relating to Federal ship mortgage insurance, in order to include floating drydocks under the definition of the term vessel in such title.

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. 107. Amend. Merchant marine act of 1936…: Senate Vote, Jul 28, 1959,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/86-S-138/s-107-amend-merchant-marine-act-of-1936-to (accessed 2026-10-17).