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House roll call 166 · 85th Congress · Jul 30, 1958

H RES 649. Open rule for consideration of S 607, a bill to provide pensions for former presidents and their widows. Adopted.

On Jul 30, 1958, the House voted 254–126 (HRE 649). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 183–19, Republicans 76–112. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 95 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
254
No
126
Did not vote
13
Date
Jul 30, 1958

By party

  • Democrats183 yes · 19 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Republicans76 yes · 112 no · 6 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 15 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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