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House roll call 140 · 85th Congress · Jun 11, 1958

HR 12591. Trade agreements extension act of 1958, providing five year extension of President's authority to enter into trade agreements. Motion to recommit to

On Jun 11, 1958, the House voted 146–268 (HR 12591). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 63–163, Republicans 87–110. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 150 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
146
No
268
Did not vote
13
Date
Jun 11, 1958

By party

  • Democrats63 yes · 163 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Republicans87 yes · 110 no · 6 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 70 more.

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 representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Voted present

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “HR 12591. Trade agreements extension act of…: House Vote, Jun 11, 1958,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/85-H-140/hr-12591-trade-agreements-extension-act-of-1958-providing (accessed 2026-10-17).