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House roll call 75 · 84th Congress · Aug 1, 1955

S 2576. Authorize agreement between capital transit company and d. C. Commissioners. Suspension of rules. Twothirds majority required.

On Aug 1, 1955, the House voted 215–150 (S 2576). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 138–60, Republicans 77–90. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 137 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
215
No
150
Did not vote
3
Date
Aug 1, 1955

By party

  • Democrats138 yes · 60 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Republicans77 yes · 90 no

Who broke with their party

And 57 more.

The bill

S. 2576: A bill to amend the joint resolution entitled Joint resolution to authorize the merger of street railway corporations operating in the District of Columbia, and for other purposes; approved January 14, 1933, 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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