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House roll call 136 · 85th Congress · May 28, 1958

HR 7999. Alaska statehood bill. Motion to recommit. Rejected. Nay supports President's position.

On May 28, 1958, the House voted 172–202 (HR 7999). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 91–133, Republicans 105–90. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 181 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
172
No
202
Did not vote
14
Date
May 28, 1958

By party

  • Democrats91 yes · 133 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Republicans105 yes · 90 no · 6 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 101 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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