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House roll call 45 · 85th Congress · Jun 25, 1957

HR 7963. Make small business administration a permanent agency. Passed. Yea supports President's position.

On Jun 25, 1957, the House voted 393–2 (HR 7963). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 207–1, Republicans 188–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 2 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
393
No
2
Did not vote
10
Date
Jun 25, 1957

By party

  • Democrats207 yes · 1 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Republicans188 yes · 1 no · 4 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 7963: To amend the Small Business Act of 1953, as amended.

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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