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House roll call 6 · 85th Congress · Mar 7, 1957

H J RES 117. Agree with Senate changes in President's mideast doctrine. Passed. Yea supports President's position.

On Mar 7, 1957, the House voted 350–60 (HJRE 117). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 186–33, Republicans 164–27. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 60 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
350
No
60
Did not vote
11
Date
Mar 7, 1957

By party

  • Democrats186 yes · 33 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Republicans164 yes · 27 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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