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House roll call 6 · 84th Congress · Feb 17, 1955

H RES 142. Authorize closed rule to prohibit floor amendments and allow two days of debate on HR 1, trade agreements extension act of 1955. Smith motion to CL

On Feb 17, 1955, the House voted 178–207 (HRE 142). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 120–102, Republicans 65–111. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 167 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
178
No
207
Did not vote
3
Date
Feb 17, 1955

By party

  • Democrats120 yes · 102 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Republicans65 yes · 111 no

Who broke with their party

And 87 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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