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House roll call 54 · 85th Congress · Jul 19, 1957

S 2130. Mutual security act of 1957. Passed. Yea supports President's position.

On Jul 19, 1957, the House voted 254–154 (S 2130). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 140–83, Republicans 121–78. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 161 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
254
No
154
Did not vote
11
Date
Jul 19, 1957

By party

  • Democrats140 yes · 83 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Republicans121 yes · 78 no · 4 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 81 more.

The bill

S. 2130: A bill to amend further the Mutual Security Act of 1954, as amended, and for other purposes.

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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