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Senate roll call 233 · 85th Congress · Jul 1, 1958

HR. 11451. Authorize federal construction and sale of two superliners. Conference report eliminating provision barring reduced rates for government employees

On Jul 1, 1958, the Senate voted 51–20 (HR 11451). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 22–20, Democrats 34–3. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 23 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
51
No
20
Did not vote
5
Date
Jul 1, 1958

By party

  • Democrats34 yes · 3 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Republicans22 yes · 20 no · 1 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 11451: To authorize the construction and sale by the Federal Maritime Board of a superliner passenger vessel equivalent to the steamship United States, and a superliner passenger vessel for operation in the Pacific Ocean, 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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Capitol Receipts, “HR. 11451. Authorize federal construction…: Senate Vote, Jul 1, 1958,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/85-S-233/hr-11451-authorize-federal-construction-and-sale-of-two (accessed 2026-10-17).

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