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House roll call 118 · 85th Congress · Mar 25, 1958

HR 11470. Bill to raise pay of military personnel except privates. Passed. Yea supports President's position.

On Mar 25, 1958, the House voted 366–22 (HR 11470). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 197–7, Republicans 171–15. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 22 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
366
No
22
Did not vote
14
Date
Mar 25, 1958

By party

  • Democrats197 yes · 7 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Republicans171 yes · 15 no · 6 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 11470: To adjust the method of computing basic pay for officers and enlisted members of the uniformed services, to provide proficiency pay for enlisted members thereof, 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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Capitol Receipts, “HR 11470. Bill to raise pay of military…: House Vote, Mar 25, 1958,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/85-H-118/hr-11470-bill-to-raise-pay-of-military-personnel (accessed 2026-10-17).