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Senate roll call 388 · 86th Congress · Aug 9, 1960

S. 3823. Bill providing for the establishment of a President's commission on equal job opportunity and authorizing federal assistance to areas desegregating SC

On Aug 9, 1960, the Senate voted 54–28 (S 3823). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 62–4, Republicans 2–26. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 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
54
No
28
Did not vote
3
Date
Aug 9, 1960

By party

  • Democrats62 yes · 4 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Republicans2 yes · 26 no · 2 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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