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House roll call 169 · 85th Congress · Aug 1, 1958

H RES 650. Provide for consideration of S 3497 to increase loan fund to municipalities for building public facilities. Rejected. (this action killed the bill

On Aug 1, 1958, the House voted 173–187 (HRE 650). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 168–36, Republicans 23–169. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 59 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
173
No
187
Did not vote
13
Date
Aug 1, 1958

By party

  • Democrats168 yes · 36 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Republicans23 yes · 169 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 650. Provide for consideration of S…: House Vote, Aug 1, 1958,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/85-H-169/h-res-650-provide-for-consideration-of-s-3497 (accessed 2026-10-17).