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Senate roll call 199 · 86th Congress · Sep 7, 1959

S. 1748. Butler-bridges amend. Requiring shipments of surplus farm commodities be delivered directly to export vessel at a U.S. Port.

On Sep 7, 1959, the Senate voted 37–44 (S 1748). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 27–35, Republicans 14–20. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 41 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

37

No

44

Did not vote

3

Date

Sep 7, 1959

From Voteview roll call records.