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House roll call 37 · 85th Congress · May 23, 1957

HR 985. Relieve judges of federal courts of administrative duties when they become 75 years old. Motion to recommit. Rejected. Nay supports President's posit

On May 23, 1957, the House voted 47–293 (HR 985). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 45–137, Republicans 3–159. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 48 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
47
No
293
Did not vote
10
Date
May 23, 1957

By party

  • Democrats45 yes · 137 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Republicans3 yes · 159 no · 4 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

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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