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House roll call 164 · 85th Congress · Jul 17, 1958

HR 3. Bar courts from ruling that federal law nullifies state law in same field unless specified by Congress. Passed as amended. Nay supports President's posi

On Jul 17, 1958, the House voted 241–155 (HR 3). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 109–121, Republicans 146–48. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 157 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
155
Did not vote
13
Date
Jul 17, 1958

By party

  • Democrats109 yes · 121 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Republicans146 yes · 48 no · 6 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 77 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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