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House roll call 16 · 84th Congress · Mar 21, 1955

HR 4644. Postal employees pay raise. Suspension of rules. Two-thirds majority required. Rejected.

On Mar 21, 1955, the House voted 120–302 (HR 4644). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 35–190, Republicans 85–112. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 120 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
120
No
302
Did not vote
3
Date
Mar 21, 1955

By party

  • Democrats35 yes · 190 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Republicans85 yes · 112 no

Who broke with their party

And 40 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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Capitol Receipts, “HR 4644. Postal employees pay raise…: House Vote, Mar 21, 1955,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/84-H-16/hr-4644-postal-employees-pay-raise-suspension-of-rules (accessed 2026-10-17).

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