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Senate roll call 18 · 86th Congress · Mar 11, 1959

HR. 2260. Extension of draft for 4 years: amend to establish comm. On military manpower to study current training programs and alternatives to the draft.

On Mar 11, 1959, the Senate voted 24–68 (HR 2260). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 12–51, Republicans 12–20. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 24 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
24
No
68
Did not vote
5
Date
Mar 11, 1959

By party

  • Democrats12 yes · 51 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Republicans12 yes · 20 no · 2 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 2260: To extend until July 1, 1963, the induction provisions of the Universal Military Training and Service Act the provisions of the act of August 3, 1950, suspending personnel strengths of the Armed Forces and the Dependents Assistance Act of 1950

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. 2260. Extension of draft for 4 years…: Senate Vote, Mar 11, 1959,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/86-S-18/hr-2260-extension-of-draft-for-4-years-amend (accessed 2026-10-17).