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Senate roll call 256 · 86th Congress · Mar 17, 1960

Civil rights proposals. Adoption of second section of the admin. Bill as amended by the goldwater & keating amendments.

On Mar 17, 1960, the Senate voted 86–1. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 64–0, Republicans 32–1. 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

86

No

1

Did not vote

4

Date

Mar 17, 1960

From Voteview roll call records.