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Senate roll call 263 · 85th Congress · Jul 31, 1958

HR. 8002. Provide that appropriation requests sent to Congress have proposed limitation on annual accrued expenditures. Passed. Yea supports President's posi

On Jul 31, 1958, the Senate voted 68–6 (HR 8002). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 41–7, Republicans 44–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 8 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
68
No
6
Did not vote
5
Date
Jul 31, 1958

By party

  • Democrats41 yes · 7 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Republicans44 yes · 1 no · 1 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 8002: To provide for Improved methods of stating budget estimates and estimates for deficiency and supplemental appropriations.

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Voted present

Did not vote

Other votes

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