H.R. 12591 · 85th Congress · 1957–1958
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
H.R. 12591 in the 85th Congress (1957–1958) became law — introduced in 1958, sponsored by Wilbur Mills. Congress held 9 roll call votes on it.
During the 85th Congress (1957–1958), Dwight D. Eisenhower was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- 1958
- Policy area
- Foreign trade
Sponsor
Where it stands
- Introduced1958
- Passed the HouseYes
- Passed the SenateYes
- Sent to the PresidentYes
- Became lawYes
Every roll call vote on this bill
- HR 12591. Trade agreements extension act of 1958, providing five year extension of President's authority to…House · Jun 11, 1958
- HR 12591. Trade agreements extension act of 1958. Passed. Yea supports President's position.House · Jun 11, 1958
- HR. 12591. Senate committee version of trade agreements extension act of 1958. Amendment to make the…Senate · Jul 17, 1958
- HR. 12591. Department of defense reorganization act of 1958. Passage of Senate version. Yea supports…Senate · Jul 18, 1958
- HR. 12591. Trade agreements extension act of 1958. Amendment to delete provision that presidential veto of…Senate · Jul 22, 1958
- HR. 12591. Trade agreements extension act of 1958. Amendment to provide that Congress may override…Senate · Jul 22, 1958
- HR. 12591. Trade agreements extension act of 1958. Amendment to provide that tariff commission may be…Senate · Jul 22, 1958
- HR. 12591. Trade agreements extension act of 1958. Passed. Yea supports President's position.Senate · Jul 22, 1958
- HR. 12591. Trade agreements extension act of 1958. Adoption of conference report. Yea supports President's…Senate · Aug 11, 1958
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