HR. 12591. Department of defense reorganization act of 1958. Passage of Senate version. Yea supports President's position.

On Jul 18, 1958, the Senate voted 80–0 (HR 12591). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 49–0, Republicans 47–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes.

During the 85th Congress (1957–1958), Dwight D. Eisenhower was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes: 80
No: 0
Did not vote: 5
Date: Jul 18, 1958

By party

Democrats49 yes · 0 no · 4 didn’t vote
Republicans47 yes · 0 no · 1 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

The bill

H.R. 12591: To extend the authority of the President to enter into trade agreements under section 350 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, and for other purposes

How each senator voted: Yes

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “HR. 12591. Department of defense…: Senate Vote, Jul 18, 1958,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/85-S-240/hr-12591-department-of-defense-reorganization-act-of-1958 (accessed 2026-10-17).