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Senate roll call 247 · 85th Congress · Jul 24, 1958

S. 4071. Agricultural act of 1958. Amendment to add four-year extension of subsidy payments to wool producers. Agreed to. Yea supports President's position.

On Jul 24, 1958, the Senate voted 67–9 (S 4071). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 43–4, Republicans 38–6. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 10 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
67
No
9
Did not vote
5
Date
Jul 24, 1958

By party

  • Democrats43 yes · 4 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Republicans38 yes · 6 no · 1 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

S. 4071: A bill to provide more effective price, pro. duction adjustment, and marketing programs for various agricultural commodities.

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Voted present

Did not vote

Other votes

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