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Senate roll call 221 · 85th Congress · Jun 19, 1958

HR. 12695. Tax rate extension act of 1958. Amendment to repeal tax on passenger transportation. Agreed to. Nay supports President's position.

On Jun 19, 1958, the Senate voted 50–35 (HR 12695). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 31–17, Republicans 26–21. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 38 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
35
Did not vote
5
Date
Jun 19, 1958

By party

  • Democrats31 yes · 17 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Republicans26 yes · 21 no · 1 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 12695: To provide a 1-year extension 61 the existing corporate normal tax rate and of certain excise tax rates

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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