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Senate roll call 131 · 85th Congress · Mar 13, 1958

S.J.RES. 162. Bar reductions in price supports acreage allotments for farm commodities except tobacco (protected by other legislation) below 1957 level. Passed

On Mar 13, 1958, the Senate voted 50–43 (SJRE 162). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 40–8, Republicans 11–36. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 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
50
No
43
Did not vote
5
Date
Mar 13, 1958

By party

  • Democrats40 yes · 8 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Republicans11 yes · 36 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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Capitol Receipts, “S.J.RES. 162. Bar reductions in price…: Senate Vote, Mar 13, 1958,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/85-S-131/s-j-res-162-bar-reductions-in-price-supports (accessed 2026-10-17).