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House roll call 11 · 86th Congress · Mar 19, 1959

HR 1011. Extension of federal airport construction act. Passed. Nay supports President's position.

On Mar 19, 1959, the House voted 272–134 (HR 1011). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 248–25, Republicans 31–116. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 56 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
272
No
134
Did not vote
9
Date
Mar 19, 1959

By party

  • Democrats248 yes · 25 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 0 no
  • Republicans31 yes · 116 no · 5 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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Capitol Receipts, “HR 1011. Extension of federal airport…: House Vote, Mar 19, 1959,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/86-H-11/hr-1011-extension-of-federal-airport-construction-act-passed (accessed 2026-10-17).