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Senate roll call 244 · 85th Congress · Jul 22, 1958

HR. 12591. Trade agreements extension act of 1958. Passed. Yea supports President's position.

On Jul 22, 1958, the Senate voted 72–16 (HR 12591). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 41–7, Republicans 37–10. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 17 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
72
No
16
Did not vote
5
Date
Jul 22, 1958

By party

  • Democrats41 yes · 7 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Republicans37 yes · 10 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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