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Senate roll call 28 · 86th Congress · Mar 23, 1959

S. 722. Passage.

On Mar 23, 1959, the Senate voted 49–46 (S 722). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 46–18, Republicans 4–30. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 22 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

46

Did not vote

5

Date

Mar 23, 1959

From Voteview roll call records.