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House roll call 66 · 86th Congress · Aug 26, 1959

HR 1341. Direct secretary of commerce to develop safety standards for all civilian vehicles purchased by government. Motion to recommit. Rejected.

On Aug 26, 1959, the House voted 125–264 (HR 1341). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 39–225, Republicans 94–48, Others 1–0. 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
125
No
264
Did not vote
7
Date
Aug 26, 1959

By party

  • Democrats39 yes · 225 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 0 no
  • Republicans94 yes · 48 no · 4 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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