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House roll call 68 · 85th Congress · Aug 7, 1957

H RES 362. Provide an open rule for consideration of HR 7244 amending packers and stockyards act of 1921. Rejected.

On Aug 7, 1957, the House voted 175–216 (HRE 362). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 132–95, Republicans 49–127. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 144 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
175
No
216
Did not vote
11
Date
Aug 7, 1957

By party

  • Democrats132 yes · 95 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Republicans49 yes · 127 no · 4 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 64 more.

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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Capitol Receipts, “H RES 362. Provide an open rule for…: House Vote, Aug 7, 1957,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/85-H-68/h-res-362-provide-an-open-rule-for-consideration (accessed 2026-10-16).

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