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Senate roll call 118 · 85th Congress · Feb 27, 1958

HR. 5836. Increases in postal rates. Amendment to raise second class rates for advertising matter in newspapers and magazines by three annual increases of 30

On Feb 27, 1958, the Senate voted 17–71 (HR 5836). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 4–43, Democrats 13–30. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 17 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
17
No
71
Did not vote
5
Date
Feb 27, 1958

By party

  • Democrats13 yes · 30 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Republicans4 yes · 43 no · 1 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 5836: To readjust postal rates and to establish a congressional policy for the determination of postal rates, 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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