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Senate roll call 142 · 85th Congress · Mar 26, 1958

S. 3414. Federal aid highway act of 1958. Amendment to permit erection of signs, authorized by law, along interstate highways. Rejected.

On Mar 26, 1958, the Senate voted 31–58 (S 3414). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 18–31, Republicans 16–30. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 34 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
31
No
58
Did not vote
5
Date
Mar 26, 1958

By party

  • Democrats18 yes · 31 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Republicans16 yes · 30 no · 1 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

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. 3414. Federal aid highway act of 1958…: Senate Vote, Mar 26, 1958,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/85-S-142/s-3414-federal-aid-highway-act-of-1958-amendment (accessed 2026-10-17).

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