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Senate roll call 345 · 86th Congress · Jun 17, 1960

HR. 9883. Ellender amend. To confine the pay raise to employees earning less than $10,000 annually.

On Jun 17, 1960, the Senate voted 19–63 (HR 9883). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 13–49, Republicans 8–23. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 21 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
63
Did not vote
3
Date
Jun 17, 1960

By party

  • Democrats13 yes · 49 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Republicans8 yes · 23 no · 1 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 9883: To adjust the rates of basic compensation of certain officers and employees of the Federal Government, and for other purposes

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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