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House roll call 41 · 85th Congress · Jun 18, 1957

HR 6127. Civil rights act of 1957. Motion to recommit to judiciary committee with instructions to insert provision for jury trial in any criminal contempt cas

On Jun 18, 1957, the House voted 158–251 (HR 6127). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 115–115, Republicans 51–147. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 166 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
158
No
251
Did not vote
10
Date
Jun 18, 1957

By party

  • Democrats115 yes · 115 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Republicans51 yes · 147 no · 4 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 86 more.

The bill

H.R. 6127: To provide means of further securing and protecting the civil rights of persons within the jurisdiction of the United States.

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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