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House roll call 33 · 84th Congress · May 12, 1955

HR 6042. Fiscal 1956 defense appropriations. Vinson amendment to delete provision forbidding transfer to private contractors of work performed by civilian def

On May 12, 1955, the House voted 184–202 (HR 6042). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 40–180, Republicans 156–34. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 74 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
184
No
202
Did not vote
3
Date
May 12, 1955

By party

  • Democrats40 yes · 180 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Republicans156 yes · 34 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 6042: Making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1956, and for other purposes

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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