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House roll call 52 · 85th Congress · Jul 12, 1957

HR 72. Amend 1924 world war veterans act to limit number of relatives who can claim accumulated government benefits of a legally incompetent veteran. Motion t

On Jul 12, 1957, the House voted 191–161 (HR 2). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 130–72, Republicans 72–100. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 144 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
191
No
161
Did not vote
10
Date
Jul 12, 1957

By party

  • Democrats130 yes · 72 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Republicans72 yes · 100 no · 4 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 64 more.

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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