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House roll call 102 · 85th Congress · Jan 23, 1958

HR 9955. Authorize temporary increase in public debt limit. Motion to recommit and reduce temporary increase. Rejected.

On Jan 23, 1958, the House voted 115–275 (HR 9955). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 45–172, Republicans 77–111. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 122 members voted against their own party.

During the 85th Congress (1957–1958), Dwight D. Eisenhower was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
115
No
275
Did not vote
15
Date
Jan 23, 1958

By party

  • Democrats45 yes · 172 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Republicans77 yes · 111 no · 7 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 42 more.

The bill

H.R. 9955: To provide for a temporary Increase in the public debt limit

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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