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Editorial
June 7, 1957
Toledo Union Journal
Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio
What is this article about?
Congressional Quarterly analysis reveals Republicans opposing President Eisenhower's legislative program more than supporting it in the Democratic-controlled 85th Congress, while Democrats provide stronger backing. This explains Eisenhower's direct appeals to the public and highlights growing party rift ahead of elections.
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The Honeymoon Is Over
CONGRESSIONAL QUARTERLY (CQ) is recognized by both wings of both political parties as an authoritative and non-partisan news service that specializes in reporting the activities of Congress.
CQ has just issued an interesting analysis of just who is supporting the President and who is opposing him. It found that, "Congressional Republicans have opposed President Eisenhower's legislative program more often than they have supported it so far in the Democratic-controlled 85th Congress."
"The opposition Democrats not only have supported the President more than the members of his own party," CQ found, "but also have supported him more than they did in the past two Congresses of his Administration."
In fact, CQ said the analysis showed that the Republican level of support "has dropped lower than at any time in the past."
The results of this survey of House and Senate voting "explain more than anything else why President Eisenhower feels compelled to bypass Congress and take the case for his program directly to the people through nationwide radio and television," CQ stated.
The analysis showed that the average roll-call vote on issues involving Presidential desires found 44% of the Republicans voting with the President and 52% voting against him, with the other 4% unrecorded. On the same basis, 57% of the Democrats this year have supported the President, 36% against him and 7% not recorded.
The widening gap between the President and his party was shown at the meeting of the Midwest GOP leaders last weekend in Cincinnati. In a message telephoned to the meeting, the President urged the election of a GOP Congress next year and Congressional action on his legislative program.
But, as the New York Times story on the meeting noted, "General Eisenhower had hardly finished (his message) before some Republicans began to belabor his budget and programs."
CQ's analysis and the Cincinnati meeting are proof that the President can expect decreasing support from his party as the next Presidential election draws closer.
The way the Republicans are deserting the President, he may have to start playing golf with Adlai Stevenson and Paul Butler.
CONGRESSIONAL QUARTERLY (CQ) is recognized by both wings of both political parties as an authoritative and non-partisan news service that specializes in reporting the activities of Congress.
CQ has just issued an interesting analysis of just who is supporting the President and who is opposing him. It found that, "Congressional Republicans have opposed President Eisenhower's legislative program more often than they have supported it so far in the Democratic-controlled 85th Congress."
"The opposition Democrats not only have supported the President more than the members of his own party," CQ found, "but also have supported him more than they did in the past two Congresses of his Administration."
In fact, CQ said the analysis showed that the Republican level of support "has dropped lower than at any time in the past."
The results of this survey of House and Senate voting "explain more than anything else why President Eisenhower feels compelled to bypass Congress and take the case for his program directly to the people through nationwide radio and television," CQ stated.
The analysis showed that the average roll-call vote on issues involving Presidential desires found 44% of the Republicans voting with the President and 52% voting against him, with the other 4% unrecorded. On the same basis, 57% of the Democrats this year have supported the President, 36% against him and 7% not recorded.
The widening gap between the President and his party was shown at the meeting of the Midwest GOP leaders last weekend in Cincinnati. In a message telephoned to the meeting, the President urged the election of a GOP Congress next year and Congressional action on his legislative program.
But, as the New York Times story on the meeting noted, "General Eisenhower had hardly finished (his message) before some Republicans began to belabor his budget and programs."
CQ's analysis and the Cincinnati meeting are proof that the President can expect decreasing support from his party as the next Presidential election draws closer.
The way the Republicans are deserting the President, he may have to start playing golf with Adlai Stevenson and Paul Butler.
What sub-type of article is it?
Partisan Politics
What keywords are associated?
Eisenhower Support
Republican Opposition
Congressional Voting
Democratic Support
Gop Desertion
85th Congress
Cincinnati Meeting
What entities or persons were involved?
President Eisenhower
Congressional Republicans
Democrats
Congressional Quarterly (Cq)
Adlai Stevenson
Paul Butler
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Republican Opposition To President Eisenhower's Legislative Program
Stance / Tone
Critical Of Republican Desertion Of The President
Key Figures
President Eisenhower
Congressional Republicans
Democrats
Congressional Quarterly (Cq)
Adlai Stevenson
Paul Butler
Key Arguments
Congressional Republicans Have Opposed Eisenhower's Program More Often Than Supported It In The 85th Congress
Opposition Democrats Have Supported Eisenhower More Than His Own Party And More Than In Previous Congresses
Republican Support Has Dropped To Its Lowest Level
44% Of Republicans Voted With The President, 52% Against
57% Of Democrats Supported The President, 36% Against
Eisenhower Bypasses Congress To Appeal Directly To The People
Republicans Criticized Eisenhower's Budget And Programs At Cincinnati Meeting
Decreasing Gop Support Expected As 1956 Election Nears