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House roll call 165 · 85th Congress · Jul 24, 1958

H RES 485. Open rule for debate on HR 4504 providing government loans to build wholesale marketing facilities for perishable agricultural products. Rejected.

On Jul 24, 1958, the House voted 164–211 (HRE 485). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 166–53, Republicans 16–176. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 69 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
164
No
211
Did not vote
13
Date
Jul 24, 1958

By party

  • Democrats166 yes · 53 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Republicans16 yes · 176 no · 6 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

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, “H RES 485. Open rule for debate on HR 4504…: House Vote, Jul 24, 1958,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/85-H-165/h-res-485-open-rule-for-debate-on-hr (accessed 2026-10-17).