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Senate roll call 291 · 85th Congress · Aug 20, 1958

HR. 6789. Minor court bill. Motion to table amendment limiting appellate jurisdiction of supreme court. Agreed to.

On Aug 20, 1958, the Senate voted 49–41 (HR 6789). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 30–19, Republicans 20–25. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 39 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
49
No
41
Did not vote
5
Date
Aug 20, 1958

By party

  • Democrats30 yes · 19 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Republicans20 yes · 25 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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