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Senate roll call 219 · 85th Congress · Jun 19, 1958

HR. 12695. Tax rate extension act of 1958. Amendment to return to manufacturer half of excise tax on autos, if paid by him to ultimate purchaser. Rejected.

On Jun 19, 1958, the Senate voted 24–66 (HR 12695). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 20–26, Republicans 5–41. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 25 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
24
No
66
Did not vote
5
Date
Jun 19, 1958

By party

  • Democrats20 yes · 26 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Republicans5 yes · 41 no · 1 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 12695: To provide a 1-year extension 61 the existing corporate normal tax rate and of certain excise tax rates

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, “HR. 12695. Tax rate extension act of 1958…: Senate Vote, Jun 19, 1958,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/85-S-219/hr-12695-tax-rate-extension-act-of-1958-amendment (accessed 2026-10-17).

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