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House roll call 62 · 84th Congress · Jul 13, 1955

H RES 295. Authorize consideration of HR 7089, providing benefits for survivors of servicemen and veterans, under closed rule prohibiting floor amendments. Ad

On Jul 13, 1955, the House voted 376–24 (HRE 295). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 197–12, Republicans 179–12. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 24 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
376
No
24
Did not vote
3
Date
Jul 13, 1955

By party

  • Democrats197 yes · 12 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Republicans179 yes · 12 no

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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