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House roll call 2 · 85th Congress · Jan 29, 1957

H RES 123. Closed rule permitting consideration of H. J. RES. 117 (CQ 3) eisenhower m id-east doctrine. Agreed to. Yea supports President's position.

On Jan 29, 1957, the House voted 262–146 (HRE 123). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 120–99, Republicans 146–51. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 150 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
262
No
146
Did not vote
11
Date
Jan 29, 1957

By party

  • Democrats120 yes · 99 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Republicans146 yes · 51 no · 4 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 70 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 123. Closed rule permitting…: House Vote, Jan 29, 1957,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/85-H-2/h-res-123-closed-rule-permitting-consideration-of-h (accessed 2026-10-17).