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Senate roll call 19 · 86th Congress · Mar 11, 1959

HR. 2260. Amend to limit draft extension to 2 years.

On Mar 11, 1959, the Senate voted 24–67 (HR 2260). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 17–45, Republicans 8–25. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 25 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
67
Did not vote
5
Date
Mar 11, 1959

By party

  • Democrats17 yes · 45 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Republicans8 yes · 25 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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