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Senate roll call 161 · 85th Congress · Apr 26, 1958

S. 2888. Welfare and pension plans disclosure act. Amendment to bar as an exclusive bargaining agent a union that refuses to grant equal rights and privileges

On Apr 26, 1958, the Senate voted 28–53 (S 2888). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 32–15, Democrats 1–45. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 16 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
28
No
53
Did not vote
6
Date
Apr 26, 1958

By party

  • Democrats1 yes · 45 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Republicans32 yes · 15 no · 1 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

S. 2888: A bill to provide for registration, reporting, and disclosure of employee welfare and pension benefit plans.

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. 2888. Welfare and pension plans…: Senate Vote, Apr 26, 1958,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/85-S-161/s-2888-welfare-and-pension-plans-disclosure-act-amendment (accessed 2026-10-17).

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