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House roll call 187 · 85th Congress · Aug 21, 1958

S 4036. Minerals bill. Motion to strike the enacting clause. Rejected. Nay supports President's position.

On Aug 21, 1958, the House voted 171–174 (S 4036). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 75–144, Republicans 126–57. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 132 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
171
No
174
Did not vote
14
Date
Aug 21, 1958

By party

  • Democrats75 yes · 144 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Republicans126 yes · 57 no · 7 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 52 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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