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Senate roll call 243 · 85th Congress · Jul 22, 1958

HR. 12591. Trade agreements extension act of 1958. Amendment to provide that tariff commission may be bypassed in any investigation of import quotas on agricul

On Jul 22, 1958, the Senate voted 44–46 (HR 12591). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 17–30, Democrats 28–18. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 35 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
44
No
46
Did not vote
5
Date
Jul 22, 1958

By party

  • Democrats28 yes · 18 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Republicans17 yes · 30 no · 1 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

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

How each senator voted: No

Voted present

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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