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Senate roll call 301 · 86th Congress · May 2, 1960

S. 3058. Long amend. To reduce the proposed $175 million authorization for the President's contingency fund to $155 million.

On May 2, 1960, the Senate voted 48–40 (S 3058). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 44–18, Republicans 6–27. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 24 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
48
No
40
Did not vote
3
Date
May 2, 1960

By party

  • Democrats44 yes · 18 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Republicans6 yes · 27 no · 1 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

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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