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Senate roll call 70 · 86th Congress · May 28, 1959

HR. 5805. Clark amend. To increase internal revenue service funds for additional enforcement personnel.

On May 28, 1959, the Senate voted 25–31 (HR 5805). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 32–14, Republicans 3–23. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 17 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
25
No
31
Did not vote
5
Date
May 28, 1959

By party

  • Democrats32 yes · 14 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Republicans3 yes · 23 no · 2 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 5805: Making appropriations for the Treasury and Post Office Departments and the Tax Court of the United States 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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