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Senate roll call 287 · 85th Congress · Aug 19, 1958

HR. 11477. Senate version of 'mallory rule' bill to amend federal rules of criminal procedure. Committee amendment to insert 'reasonable' before 'delay'. Ac

On Aug 19, 1958, the Senate voted 41–39 (HR 11477). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 25–22, Republicans 19–24. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 41 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
41
No
39
Did not vote
5
Date
Aug 19, 1958

By party

  • Democrats25 yes · 22 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Republicans19 yes · 24 no · 1 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

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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