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House roll call 172 · 85th Congress · Aug 6, 1958

S 4071. Agricultural act of 1958. Suspension of rules. Two-thirds majority required. Rejected.

On Aug 6, 1958, the House voted 210–186 (S 4071). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 183–40, Republicans 41–153. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 81 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
210
No
186
Did not vote
13
Date
Aug 6, 1958

By party

  • Democrats183 yes · 40 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Republicans41 yes · 153 no · 6 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 1 more.

The bill

S. 4071: A bill to provide more effective price, pro. duction adjustment, and marketing programs for various agricultural commodities.

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, “S 4071. Agricultural act of 1958. Suspension…: House Vote, Aug 6, 1958,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/85-H-172/s-4071-agricultural-act-of-1958-suspension-of-rules (accessed 2026-10-17).

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