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Senate roll call 331 · 86th Congress · Jun 9, 1960

S. 2759. Wheat act of 1960, setting wheat price supports and cutting total wheat acreage 20%. Hikenlooper amend. To extend the convervation reserve program TH

On Jun 9, 1960, the Senate voted 32–59 (S 2759). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 4–58, Republicans 28–6. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 10 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
32
No
59
Did not vote
3
Date
Jun 9, 1960

By party

  • Democrats4 yes · 58 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Republicans28 yes · 6 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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Capitol Receipts, “S. 2759. Wheat act of 1960, setting wheat…: Senate Vote, Jun 9, 1960,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/86-S-331/s-2759-wheat-act-of-1960-setting-wheat-price (accessed 2026-10-17).