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House roll call 42 · 85th Congress · Jun 18, 1957

HR 6127. Civil rights act of 1957. Passed. Yea supports President's position.

On Jun 18, 1957, the House voted 286–126 (HR 6127). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 121–109, Republicans 173–22. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 131 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
286
No
126
Did not vote
10
Date
Jun 18, 1957

By party

  • Democrats121 yes · 109 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Republicans173 yes · 22 no · 4 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 51 more.

The bill

H.R. 6127: To provide means of further securing and protecting the civil rights of persons within the jurisdiction of the United States.

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 6127. Civil rights act of 1957. Passed…: House Vote, Jun 18, 1957,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/85-H-42/hr-6127-civil-rights-act-of-1957-passed-yea (accessed 2026-10-17).