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House roll call 2 · 84th Congress · Jan 25, 1955

H J RES 159. Formosa policy. Authorize President to use armed forces to protect formosa and related territories. Passed.

On Jan 25, 1955, the House voted 410–3 (HJRE 159). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 225–1, Republicans 185–2. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 3 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
410
No
3
Did not vote
3
Date
Jan 25, 1955

By party

  • Democrats225 yes · 1 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Republicans185 yes · 2 no

Who broke with their party

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Voted present

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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