S. 2857. Amend the civil service retirement act to provide that civil service employees or members of Congress who did not retire when they became eligible for

On May 5, 1960, the Senate voted 19–38 (S 2857). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 2–42, Republicans 20–4. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 6 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: 19
No: 38
Did not vote: 3
Date: May 5, 1960

By party

Democrats2 yes · 42 no · 2 didn’t vote
Republicans20 yes · 4 no · 1 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Thomas Henry Kuchel R-CA voted no
Frank Carlson R-KS voted no
Margaret Chase Smith R-ME voted no
Frank John Lausche D-OH voted yes
Stephen Marvin Young D-OH voted yes
Hugh Doggett Scott Jr. R-PA voted no

The bill

S. 2857: A bill to amend the Civil Service Retirement Act so as to provide for refunds of contributions in the case of annuitants whose length of service exceeds the amount necessary to provide the maximum annuity allowable under such act.

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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