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House roll call 53 · 85th Congress · Jul 19, 1957

S 2130. Mutual security act of 1957. Motion to recommit to foreign affairs committee with instructions to delete provision for creation of development loan fu

On Jul 19, 1957, the House voted 181–227 (S 2130). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 109–117, Republicans 80–118. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 189 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
181
No
227
Did not vote
11
Date
Jul 19, 1957

By party

  • Democrats109 yes · 117 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Republicans80 yes · 118 no · 4 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 109 more.

The bill

S. 2130: A bill to amend further the Mutual Security Act of 1954, as amended, 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, “S 2130. Mutual security act of 1957. Motion…: House Vote, Jul 19, 1957,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/85-H-53/s-2130-mutual-security-act-of-1957-motion-to (accessed 2026-10-17).