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House roll call 118 · 84th Congress · Jun 28, 1956

H RES 554. School construction. Provide open rule for six hours of debate on HR 7535 t he school aid bill. Adopted.

On Jun 28, 1956, the House voted 327–67 (HRE 554). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 162–55, Republicans 170–17. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 72 members voted against their own party.

During the 84th Congress (1955–1956), Dwight D. Eisenhower was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
327
No
67
Did not vote
5
Date
Jun 28, 1956

By party

  • Democrats162 yes · 55 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Republicans170 yes · 17 no · 1 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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