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Senate roll call 112 · 85th Congress · Feb 20, 1958

HR. 5822. Permit subsidized airlines to retain net capital gains from sale of old equipment for reinvestment of capital gains to government over six-year perio

On Feb 20, 1958, the Senate voted 14–70 (HR 5822). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 7–40, Republicans 7–36. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 14 members voted against their own party.

During the 85th Congress (1957–1958), Dwight D. Eisenhower was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
14
No
70
Did not vote
5
Date
Feb 20, 1958

By party

  • Democrats7 yes · 40 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Republicans7 yes · 36 no · 1 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 5822: To amend section 406 (b) of the Civil Aeronautics Act of 1938 with respect to the reinvestment by air carriers of the proceeds from the sale or otherdisposition of certain operating propertyand equipment.

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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