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House roll call 168 · 85th Congress · Jul 31, 1958

H RES 659. Cite robert lehrer for contempt of Congress for refusing to answer questions of huaac. Adopted.

On Jul 31, 1958, the House voted 363–0 (HRE 659). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 192–0, Republicans 175–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes.

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

Yes
363
No
0
Did not vote
13
Date
Jul 31, 1958

By party

  • Democrats192 yes · 0 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Republicans175 yes · 0 no · 6 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

How each representative voted: Yes

Voted present

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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