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Senate roll call 228 · 85th Congress · Jun 30, 1958

HR. 7999. Statehood for alaska. Point of order that the alaska constitution endorsed in the bill violates the U.S. Constitution in its provisions for the elec

On Jun 30, 1958, the Senate voted 22–62 (HR 7999). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 13–33, Republicans 11–34. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 24 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
22
No
62
Did not vote
5
Date
Jun 30, 1958

By party

  • Democrats13 yes · 33 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Republicans11 yes · 34 no · 1 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 7999: To provide for the admission of the State of Alaska Into the Union.

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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