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House roll call 108 · 86th Congress · Apr 27, 1960

H. RES. 498. An open rule for debate on HR 10213, the emergency housing bill.

On Apr 27, 1960, the House voted 214–158 (HRE 498). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 206–37, Republicans 17–131, Others 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 54 members voted against their own party.

During the 86th Congress (1959–1960), Dwight D. Eisenhower was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
214
No
158
Did not vote
14
Date
Apr 27, 1960

By party

  • Democrats206 yes · 37 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 0 no
  • Republicans17 yes · 131 no · 6 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

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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