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Senate roll call 239 · 85th Congress · Jul 17, 1958

HR. 12591. Senate committee version of trade agreements extension act of 1958. Amendment to make the reciprocal trade program permanent. Rejected. (see CQ 1

On Jul 17, 1958, the Senate voted 4–85 (HR 12591). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 0–47, Democrats 4–42. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 4 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
4
No
85
Did not vote
5
Date
Jul 17, 1958

By party

  • Democrats4 yes · 42 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Republicans0 yes · 47 no · 1 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 12591: To extend the authority of the President to enter into trade agreements under section 350 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, 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. 12591. Senate committee version of trade…: Senate Vote, Jul 17…,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/85-S-239/hr-12591-senate-committee-version-of-trade-agreements-extension (accessed 2026-10-17).

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