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House roll call 171 · 85th Congress · Aug 6, 1958

HR 13580. Increase permanent public debt limit and temporary limit through june 30 1 960. Passed. Yea supports President's position.

On Aug 6, 1958, the House voted 286–109 (HR 13580). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 170–47, Republicans 122–67. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 114 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
286
No
109
Did not vote
13
Date
Aug 6, 1958

By party

  • Democrats170 yes · 47 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Republicans122 yes · 67 no · 6 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 34 more.

The bill

H.R. 13580: To increase 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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Capitol Receipts, “HR 13580. Increase permanent public debt…: House Vote, Aug 6, 1958,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/85-H-171/hr-13580-increase-permanent-public-debt-limit-and-temporary (accessed 2026-10-16).

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