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House roll call 173 · 85th Congress · Aug 7, 1958

H RES 675. Open rule for consideration of national defense education act of 1958 author izing federal grants and loans for seven-year aid program to students a

On Aug 7, 1958, the House voted 266–108 (HRE 675). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 157–42, Republicans 112–68. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 110 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
266
No
108
Did not vote
13
Date
Aug 7, 1958

By party

  • Democrats157 yes · 42 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Republicans112 yes · 68 no · 6 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 30 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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Capitol Receipts, “H RES 675. Open rule for consideration of…: House Vote, Aug 7, 1958,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/85-H-173/h-res-675-open-rule-for-consideration-of-national (accessed 2026-10-17).