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House roll call 126 · 85th Congress · Apr 22, 1958

HR 912. Bill to amend navy ration act. Amendment to bar navy from using margarine when surplus butter is available, except for use in overseas areas. Agreed

On Apr 22, 1958, the House voted 207–161 (HR 912). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 77–142, Republicans 148–37. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 114 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
207
No
161
Did not vote
14
Date
Apr 22, 1958

By party

  • Democrats77 yes · 142 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Republicans148 yes · 37 no · 6 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 34 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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