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House roll call 159 · 85th Congress · Jul 10, 1958

S 495. Authorize capitol architect to acquire land adjacent to new Senate building. Motion to suspend rules and pass bill, requiring two-thirds majority. Rej

On Jul 10, 1958, the House voted 232–150 (S 495). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 179–41, Republicans 71–118. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 112 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
232
No
150
Did not vote
13
Date
Jul 10, 1958

By party

  • Democrats179 yes · 41 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Republicans71 yes · 118 no · 6 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 32 more.

The bill

S. 495: A bill to authorize the acquisition of the remaining property in square 725 in the District of Columbia, and the construction thereon of additional facilities for the United States Senate.

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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