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House roll call 119 · 85th Congress · Mar 27, 1958

HR 8290. Bill to permit construction of freedom wall national monument, to be financed by public subscription. Motion to recommit to interior and insular affa

On Mar 27, 1958, the House voted 195–169 (HR 8290). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 100–115, Republicans 115–76. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 176 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
195
No
169
Did not vote
14
Date
Mar 27, 1958

By party

  • Democrats100 yes · 115 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Republicans115 yes · 76 no · 6 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 96 more.

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 8290. Bill to permit construction of…: House Vote, Mar 27, 1958,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/85-H-119/hr-8290-bill-to-permit-construction-of-freedom-wall (accessed 2026-10-17).