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House roll call 49 · 85th Congress · Jul 10, 1957

HR 8240. Authorize funds for construction of military public works. Amendment to delete provision requiring secretary of defense to notify Congress of transfe

On Jul 10, 1957, the House voted 183–230 (HR 8240). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 16–212, Republicans 173–24. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 40 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
183
No
230
Did not vote
10
Date
Jul 10, 1957

By party

  • Democrats16 yes · 212 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Republicans173 yes · 24 no · 4 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 8240: To authorize certain construction at military installations, 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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