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House roll call 76 · 84th Congress · Aug 2, 1955

S 2126. Housing act of 1955. Conference report. Adopted.

On Aug 2, 1955, the House voted 187–168 (S 2126). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 176–44, Republicans 39–152. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 83 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
187
No
168
Did not vote
3
Date
Aug 2, 1955

By party

  • Democrats176 yes · 44 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Republicans39 yes · 152 no

Who broke with their party

And 3 more.

The bill

S. 2126: A bill to extend and clarify laws relating to the provision and improvement of housing, the elimination and prevention of slums, the conservation and development of urban communities, the financing of vitally needed public, works, and for other purposes.

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, “S 2126. Housing act of 1955. Conference…: House Vote, Aug 2, 1955,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/84-H-76/s-2126-housing-act-of-1955-conference-report-adopted (accessed 2026-10-17).

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