United States Senate elections, 1960

The U.S. Senate elections of 1960 coincided with the election of John F. Kennedy as president. The Republicans gained one seat at the expense of the Democrats. The Democrats nonetheless retained a commanding lead in the Senate with 64 seats to 36. As Majority Leader Lyndon Johnson was elected Vice President, Mike Mansfield became the new Majority Leader.

United States Senate elections, 1960

The U.S. Senate elections of 1960 coincided with the election of John F. Kennedy as president. The Republicans gained one seat at the expense of the Democrats. The Democrats nonetheless retained a commanding lead in the Senate with 64 seats to 36. As Majority Leader Lyndon Johnson was elected Vice President, Mike Mansfield became the new Majority Leader.