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House roll call 48 · 85th Congress · Jun 27, 1957

S 1429. Authorize enlargement and remodeling of suites in existing Senate office building. Motion to recommit. Rejected.

On Jun 27, 1957, the House voted 148–216 (S 1429). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 27–168, Republicans 122–49. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 76 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
148
No
216
Did not vote
10
Date
Jun 27, 1957

By party

  • Democrats27 yes · 168 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Republicans122 yes · 49 no · 4 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

S. 1429: A bill authorizing the enlargement and remodeling of Senators suttee and structural, mechanical, and other changes and improvements in the existing Senate Office Building, to provide improved accommodations for the United Staten Senate.

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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