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Senate roll call 59 · 86th Congress · May 12, 1959

S. 44. Authorize fed. Construction of san luis dam in san joquin valley, calif: motion to recommit (kill).

On May 12, 1959, the Senate voted 24–57 (S 44). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 12–52, Republicans 13–15. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 25 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
24
No
57
Did not vote
5
Date
May 12, 1959

By party

  • Democrats12 yes · 52 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Republicans13 yes · 15 no · 2 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

S. 44: A bill to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to construct the San Luis unit of the Central Valley project, California, to enter into an agreement with the State of California with respect to the construction and operation of such unit, and for other

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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