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House roll call 3 · 85th Congress · Jan 30, 1957

H J RES 117. Eisenhower mid-east doctrine authorizing the President to undertake a program of economic cooperation with middle eastern nations in order to comb

On Jan 30, 1957, the House voted 355–61 (HJRE 117). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 189–36, Republicans 169–28. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 64 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
355
No
61
Did not vote
11
Date
Jan 30, 1957

By party

  • Democrats189 yes · 36 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Republicans169 yes · 28 no · 4 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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