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Senate roll call 266 · 86th Congress · Mar 29, 1960

HR. 10234. Fiscal 1961 appropriations for the commerce dept. And related agencies. Williams amend. To reduce subsidized ship voyages from 2,400 to 2,225, at a

On Mar 29, 1960, the Senate voted 28–54 (HR 10234). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 10–54, Republicans 20–8. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 18 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
28
No
54
Did not vote
3
Date
Mar 29, 1960

By party

  • Democrats10 yes · 54 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Republicans20 yes · 8 no · 1 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 10234: Making appropriations for the Department of Commerce and related agencies for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1961, and for other purposes

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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Capitol Receipts, “HR. 10234. Fiscal 1961 appropriations for…: Senate Vote, Mar 29, 1960,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/86-S-266/hr-10234-fiscal-1961-appropriations-for-the-commerce-dept (accessed 2026-10-17).