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Senate roll call 290 · 85th Congress · Aug 19, 1958

HR. 11477. 'mallory rule' bill to amend federal rules of criminal procedure. Passed.

On Aug 19, 1958, the Senate voted 65–12 (HR 11477). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 41–8, Republicans 40–5. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 13 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
65
No
12
Did not vote
5
Date
Aug 19, 1958

By party

  • Democrats41 yes · 8 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Republicans40 yes · 5 no · 1 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

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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