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House roll call 163 · 85th Congress · Jul 17, 1958

HR 3. Bar courts from ruling that federal law nullifies state law in same field unless specified by Congress. Motion to recommit. Rejected. Yea supports pres

On Jul 17, 1958, the House voted 161–236 (HR 3). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 122–107, Republicans 52–142. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 159 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
161
No
236
Did not vote
13
Date
Jul 17, 1958

By party

  • Democrats122 yes · 107 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Republicans52 yes · 142 no · 6 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 79 more.

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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