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House roll call 14 · 85th Congress · Apr 4, 1957

HR 6287. Fiscal 1958 appropriations for departments of labor, and health education an d welfare. Amendment to cut salaries and expenses for solicitor's office

On Apr 4, 1957, the House voted 241–171 (HR 6287). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 89–133, Republicans 156–43. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 132 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
241
No
171
Did not vote
11
Date
Apr 4, 1957

By party

  • Democrats89 yes · 133 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Republicans156 yes · 43 no · 4 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 52 more.

The bill

H.R. 6287: Making appropriations for the Departments of Labor, and Health, Education, and Welfare, and related agencies, for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1958, 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 6287. Fiscal 1958 appropriations for…: House Vote, Apr 4, 1957,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/85-H-14/hr-6287-fiscal-1958-appropriations-for-departments-of-labor (accessed 2026-10-17).