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Senate roll call 266 · 85th Congress · Aug 11, 1958

HR. 12591. Trade agreements extension act of 1958. Adoption of conference report. Yea supports President's position.

On Aug 11, 1958, the Senate voted 72–18 (HR 12591). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 43–6, Republicans 34–13. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 19 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
72
No
18
Did not vote
5
Date
Aug 11, 1958

By party

  • Democrats43 yes · 6 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Republicans34 yes · 13 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

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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