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House roll call 45 · 86th Congress · Jun 23, 1959

S. 57. Housing act of 1959. Funds for public housing and urban renewal. Conference report. Adopted. Nay supports President's position.

On Jun 23, 1959, the House voted 241–177 (S 57). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 225–50, Republicans 21–130, Others 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 71 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
241
No
177
Did not vote
8
Date
Jun 23, 1959

By party

  • Democrats225 yes · 50 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 1 no
  • Republicans21 yes · 130 no · 4 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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