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House roll call 7 · 86th Congress · Mar 13, 1959

HR 1. Authorize study of effects of diversion of lake mich. Waters into chicago canal system. Passed. Nay supports President's position.

On Mar 13, 1959, the House voted 238–142 (HR 1). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 232–33, Republicans 23–127, Others 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 56 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
238
No
142
Did not vote
9
Date
Mar 13, 1959

By party

  • Democrats232 yes · 33 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 0 no
  • Republicans23 yes · 127 no · 5 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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Capitol Receipts, “HR 1. Authorize study of effects of…: House Vote, Mar 13, 1959,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/86-H-7/hr-1-authorize-study-of-effects-of-diversion-of (accessed 2026-10-17).