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House roll call 72 · 84th Congress · Jul 29, 1955

S 2126. Housing act of 1955. Omnibus measure to aid in housing development slum cle arance, and urban renewal. Wolcott amendment to eliminate public housing p

On Jul 29, 1955, the House voted 217–188 (S 2126). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 70–159, Republicans 156–38. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 108 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
217
No
188
Did not vote
3
Date
Jul 29, 1955

By party

  • Democrats70 yes · 159 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Republicans156 yes · 38 no

Who broke with their party

And 28 more.

The bill

S. 2126: A bill to extend and clarify laws relating to the provision and improvement of housing, the elimination and prevention of slums, the conservation and development of urban communities, the financing of vitally needed public, works, 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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