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House roll call 25 · 86th Congress · May 27, 1959

HR 7343. Appropriation for departments of state and justice. Amend to add $2 million to federal prison system funds to build maximum security penitentiary in

On May 27, 1959, the House voted 266–133 (HR 7343). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 241–25, Republicans 29–113, 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
266
No
133
Did not vote
9
Date
May 27, 1959

By party

  • Democrats241 yes · 25 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 0 no
  • Republicans29 yes · 113 no · 5 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 7343: Making appropriations for the Departments of State and Justice, the Judiciary, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1960, 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, “HR 7343. Appropriation for departments of…: House Vote, May 27, 1959,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/86-H-25/hr-7343-appropriation-for-departments-of-state-and-justice (accessed 2026-10-17).