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Senate roll call 253 · 86th Congress · Mar 11, 1960

Civil rights proposals. Morse motion to table the first section of the admin. Bill as amended by lausche.

On Mar 11, 1960, the Senate voted 49–35. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 52–6, Republicans 1–33. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 7 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

49

No

35

Did not vote

4

Date

Mar 11, 1960

From Voteview roll call records.