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House roll call 143 · 84th Congress · Jul 25, 1956

H RES 638. Approve contempt citation against arthur miller for refusing to answer questions before house UN-american activities committee. Adopted.

On Jul 25, 1956, the House voted 373–9 (HRE 638). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 187–8, Republicans 186–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 9 members voted against their own party.

During the 84th Congress (1955–1956), Dwight D. Eisenhower was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes

373

No

9

Did not vote

5

Date

Jul 25, 1956

From Voteview roll call records.