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Senate roll call 141 · 85th Congress · Mar 21, 1958

S.J.RES. 162. Farm price support freeze. Motion to prevent the lowering of farm supports below 1957 level. Accepted. Nay supports President's positon.

On Mar 21, 1958, the Senate voted 48–32 (SJRE 162). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 43–5, Republicans 15–31. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 20 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

48

No

32

Did not vote

5

Date

Mar 21, 1958

From Voteview roll call records.