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House roll call 193 · 85th Congress · Aug 23, 1958

HR 13247. National defense education act of 1958 authorizing funds for seven year program of federal assistance to students and schools. Conference report. A

On Aug 23, 1958, the House voted 212–85 (HR 13247). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 152–34, Republicans 81–72. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 106 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
212
No
85
Did not vote
14
Date
Aug 23, 1958

By party

  • Democrats152 yes · 34 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Republicans81 yes · 72 no · 7 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 26 more.

The bill

H.R. 13247: To strengthen the national defense and to encourage and assist in the expansion and improvement of educational programs to meet critical national needs 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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