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House roll call 121 · 86th Congress · May 4, 1960

S. 722. Halleck question of whether the house would consider the bill.

On May 4, 1960, the House voted 221–171 (S 722). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 202–59, Republicans 28–120, Others 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 87 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
221
No
171
Did not vote
14
Date
May 4, 1960

By party

  • Democrats202 yes · 59 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 1 no
  • Republicans28 yes · 120 no · 6 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 7 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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