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Senate roll call 208 · 86th Congress · Sep 10, 1959

HR. 9105. Revised public works appropriation bill. Passage over President's veto.

On Sep 10, 1959, the Senate voted 72–23 (HR 9105). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 63–2, Republicans 12–22. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 14 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
72
No
23
Did not vote
3
Date
Sep 10, 1959

By party

  • Democrats63 yes · 2 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Republicans12 yes · 22 no · 1 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 9105: Making appropriations for civil functions administered by the Department of the Army, certain agencies of the Department of the Interior, and the Tennessee Valley Authority, for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1960, and for other purposes.12659105-9151Mr.

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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