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Senate roll call 224 · 85th Congress · Jun 20, 1958

HR. 12695. Tax rate extension act of 1958. Amendment to reduce or repeal certain excise taxes. Rejected nay supports President's position.

On Jun 20, 1958, the Senate voted 20–55 (HR 12695). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 4–41, Democrats 19–24. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 23 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
20
No
55
Did not vote
5
Date
Jun 20, 1958

By party

  • Democrats19 yes · 24 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Republicans4 yes · 41 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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