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Senate roll call 241 · 85th Congress · Jul 22, 1958

HR. 12591. Trade agreements extension act of 1958. Amendment to delete provision that presidential veto of tariff commission escape-clause findings shall be in

On Jul 22, 1958, the Senate voted 63–27 (HR 12591). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 30–18, Republicans 36–10. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 28 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
63
No
27
Did not vote
5
Date
Jul 22, 1958

By party

  • Democrats30 yes · 18 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Republicans36 yes · 10 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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