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House roll call 64 · 86th Congress · Aug 20, 1959

HR 8609. Extension for one year of agricultural trade development and assistance act of 1954, under which surplus commodities are moved abroad. Amend to estab

On Aug 20, 1959, the House voted 232–127 (HR 8609). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 228–34, Republicans 26–115. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 60 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
232
No
127
Did not vote
8
Date
Aug 20, 1959

By party

  • Democrats228 yes · 34 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 0 no
  • Republicans26 yes · 115 no · 4 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 8609: To amend the Agricultural Trade Development and Assistance Act of 1954, as amended, by extending the authorities of titles I and II, strengthening the program of disposals through barter, 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 8609. Extension for one year of…: House Vote, Aug 20, 1959,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/86-H-64/hr-8609-extension-for-one-year-of-agricultural-trade (accessed 2026-10-18).