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Senate roll call 317 · 86th Congress · May 18, 1960

S. 2653. Kerr motion to table a dirksen motion to reconsider the vote that recommited the bill.

On May 18, 1960, the Senate voted 38–36 (S 2653). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 23–32, Republicans 19–12. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 35 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

38

No

36

Did not vote

3

Date

May 18, 1960

From Voteview roll call records.