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Senate roll call 249 · 85th Congress · Jul 25, 1958

S. 4071. Agricultural act. Amendment to establish a 'self-help dairy stabilization plan'. Rejected. Nay supports President's position

On Jul 25, 1958, the Senate voted 20–57 (S 4071). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 19–27, Republicans 4–40. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 23 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
20
No
57
Did not vote
5
Date
Jul 25, 1958

By party

  • Democrats19 yes · 27 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Republicans4 yes · 40 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

From Voteview roll call records.

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