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House roll call 72 · 85th Congress · Aug 9, 1957

HR 8996. Authorize atomic energy commission appropriations for government assistance in the development of atomic energy. Van zandt amendment to eliminate fun

On Aug 9, 1957, the House voted 211–188 (HR 8996). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 36–196, Republicans 189–6. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 42 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
211
No
188
Did not vote
10
Date
Aug 9, 1957

By party

  • Democrats36 yes · 196 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Republicans189 yes · 6 no · 3 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 8996: To authorize appropriations for the Atomic Energy Commission In accordance with section 261 of the Atomic Energy 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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