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Senate roll call 137 · 85th Congress · Mar 20, 1958

S. 3420. Extend agricultural trade development and assistance act under which agricultural surpluses are sold and bartered in foreign countries. Amendment to

On Mar 20, 1958, the Senate voted 44–39 (S 3420). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 5–44, Republicans 42–3. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 8 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
44
No
39
Did not vote
5
Date
Mar 20, 1958

By party

  • Democrats5 yes · 44 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Republicans42 yes · 3 no · 1 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

S. 3420: A bill to extend and amend the Agricultural Trade Development and Assistance Act of 1954.

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. 3420. Extend agricultural trade…: Senate Vote, Mar 20, 1958,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/85-S-137/s-3420-extend-agricultural-trade-development-and-assistance-act (accessed 2026-10-17).