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House roll call 135 · 85th Congress · May 28, 1958

HR 7999. Alaska statehood. Motion to recommit bill to interior and insular affairs committee. Rejected. Nay supports President's position.

On May 28, 1958, the House voted 174–199 (HR 7999). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 89–134, Republicans 108–86. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 175 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
174
No
199
Did not vote
14
Date
May 28, 1958

By party

  • Democrats89 yes · 134 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Republicans108 yes · 86 no · 6 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 95 more.

The bill

H.R. 7999: To provide for the admission of the State of Alaska Into the Union.

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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