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House roll call 179 · 85th Congress · Aug 15, 1958

S 3683. Area redevelopment act of 1958. Motion to recommit. Rejected.

On Aug 15, 1958, the House voted 170–188 (S 3683). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 57–155, Republicans 132–52. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 109 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
170
No
188
Did not vote
14
Date
Aug 15, 1958

By party

  • Democrats57 yes · 155 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Republicans132 yes · 52 no · 7 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 29 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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Capitol Receipts, “S 3683. Area redevelopment act of 1958…: House Vote, Aug 15, 1958,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/85-H-179/s-3683-area-redevelopment-act-of-1958-motion-to (accessed 2026-10-17).

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