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House roll call 38 · 85th Congress · May 29, 1957

HR 7665. Fiscal 1958 appropriations for department of defense. Motion to recommit with instructions. Rejected. Yea supports President's position.

On May 29, 1957, the House voted 151–242 (HR 7665). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 11–218, Republicans 157–41. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 52 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
151
No
242
Did not vote
10
Date
May 29, 1957

By party

  • Democrats11 yes · 218 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Republicans157 yes · 41 no · 4 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 7665: Making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1958, 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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Capitol Receipts, “HR 7665. Fiscal 1958 appropriations for…: House Vote, May 29, 1957,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/85-H-38/hr-7665-fiscal-1958-appropriations-for-department-of-defense (accessed 2026-10-17).