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House roll call 65 · 86th Congress · Aug 20, 1959

HR 8609. Extension of agricultural trade development and assistance act of 1954. Passed. Yea supports President's position.

On Aug 20, 1959, the House voted 305–53 (HR 8609). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 238–10, Republicans 82–58. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 68 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
305
No
53
Did not vote
8
Date
Aug 20, 1959

By party

  • Democrats238 yes · 10 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 0 no
  • Republicans82 yes · 58 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 of agricultural trade…: House Vote, Aug 20, 1959,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/86-H-65/hr-8609-extension-of-agricultural-trade-development-and-assistance (accessed 2026-10-17).