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House roll call 88 · 84th Congress · Mar 21, 1956

S 1271. Justice department appointment. Authorize appointment of brigadier general edwin b. Howard to a civilian position in department of justice. Motion to

On Mar 21, 1956, the House voted 80–311 (S 1271). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 67–139, Republicans 14–172. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 81 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
80
No
311
Did not vote
4
Date
Mar 21, 1956

By party

  • Democrats67 yes · 139 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Republicans14 yes · 172 no · 1 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 1 more.

The bill

S. 1271: A bill to authorize the appointment in a civilian position in the Department of Justice of Brig. Gen. Edwin B. Howard, United States Army, retired,- and for other purposes.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Voted present

Did not vote

Other votes

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Capitol Receipts, “S 1271. Justice department appointment…: House Vote, Mar 21, 1956,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/84-H-88/s-1271-justice-department-appointment-authorize-appointment-of-brigadi (accessed 2026-10-17).

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