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Senate roll call 242 · 86th Congress · Mar 3, 1960

Civil rights proposals. Johnson motion to direct the sergeant at arms to request attendance of absent senators in order to produce a quorum.

On Mar 3, 1960, the Senate voted 56–1. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 48–1, Republicans 28–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 1 member 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

56

No

1

Did not vote

3

Date

Mar 3, 1960

From Voteview roll call records.