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Senate roll call 145 · 85th Congress · Mar 27, 1958

HR. 9821. Substitute Senate version of federal-aid highway act of 1958 (S 3414) for house text (HR 9821). Amended bill accepted.

On Mar 27, 1958, the Senate voted 84–4 (HR 9821). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 47–2, Republicans 43–3. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 5 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
84
No
4
Did not vote
5
Date
Mar 27, 1958

By party

  • Democrats47 yes · 2 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Republicans43 yes · 3 no · 1 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 9821: To amend and supplement the Federal-Aid Road Act approved July 11. 1916, to authorize appropriations for continuing the construction of highways

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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