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Senate roll call 67 · 86th Congress · May 28, 1959

HR. 5676. Provide $241,702,402 for 1960 budget of d.c., inclusing $29,351,000 in federal payments. Douglas amend. To eliminate appropriation of $880,000 to beg

On May 28, 1959, the Senate voted 23–47 (HR 5676). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 22–38, Republicans 8–20. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 30 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
23
No
47
Did not vote
5
Date
May 28, 1959

By party

  • Democrats22 yes · 38 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Republicans8 yes · 20 no · 2 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 5676: Making appropriations for the government of the District of Columbia and other activities chargeable in whole or in part against the revenues of said District for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1960, 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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Capitol Receipts, “HR. 5676. Provide $241,702,402 for 1960…: Senate Vote, May 28, 1959,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/86-S-67/hr-5676-provide-241-702-402-for-1960-budget (accessed 2026-10-17).