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Senate roll call 180 · 85th Congress · May 28, 1958

HR. 12065. Temporary unemployment compensation act of 1958. Amendment to provide federal administration of temporary benefit program if states do not act. Rej

On May 28, 1958, the Senate voted 26–54 (HR 12065). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 11–34, Democrats 21–22. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 32 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
26
No
54
Did not vote
5
Date
May 28, 1958

By party

  • Democrats21 yes · 22 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Republicans11 yes · 34 no · 1 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 12065: To authorize temporary unemployment benefits for individuals who exhaust their benefit rights under existing unemployment compensation laws and for individuals who were employed in noncovered employment

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, “HR. 12065. Temporary unemployment…: Senate Vote, May 28, 1958,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/85-S-180/hr-12065-temporary-unemployment-compensation-act-of-1958-amendment (accessed 2026-10-17).