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House roll call 31 · 84th Congress · May 9, 1955

H RES 233. Provide for seven hours of debate on, and limit amendments to, HR 2535 the a laska-hawaii statehood bill. Adopted.

On May 9, 1955, the House voted 323–66 (HRE 233). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 202–8, Republicans 121–58. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 66 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
323
No
66
Did not vote
3
Date
May 9, 1955

By party

  • Democrats202 yes · 8 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Republicans121 yes · 58 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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