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House roll call 113 · 85th Congress · Mar 19, 1958

S CON RES 68. Request President to accelerate spending of civil construction projects funds as anti-recession measure. Two-thirds majority required. Adopted.

On Mar 19, 1958, the House voted 379–16 (SCRE 68). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 209–2, Republicans 170–14. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 16 members voted against their own party.

During the 85th Congress (1957–1958), Dwight D. Eisenhower was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
379
No
16
Did not vote
13
Date
Mar 19, 1958

By party

  • Democrats209 yes · 2 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Republicans170 yes · 14 no · 6 didn’t vote

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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