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Senate roll call 78 · 86th Congress · Jun 15, 1959

S. 1. Extension of the federal airport construction act. Dirksen amend. To limit federal participation in the construction of airport buildings to those portio

On Jun 15, 1959, the Senate voted 27–54 (S 1). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 2–62, Republicans 27–3. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 5 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
27
No
54
Did not vote
5
Date
Jun 15, 1959

By party

  • Democrats2 yes · 62 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Republicans27 yes · 3 no · 2 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

S. 1: A bill to amend the Federal Airport Act in order to extend the time for making grants under the provisions of such Act, 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, “S. 1. Extension of the federal airport…: Senate Vote, Jun 15, 1959,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/86-S-78/s-1-extension-of-the-federal-airport-construction-act (accessed 2026-10-17).