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House roll call 83 · 85th Congress · Aug 19, 1957

S 2229. Provide for government guarantee of private loans to aircarriers and helicopter lines for purchase of aircraft and equipment. Passed.

On Aug 19, 1957, the House voted 242–94 (S 2229). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 165–21, Republicans 77–73. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 94 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
242
No
94
Did not vote
10
Date
Aug 19, 1957

By party

  • Democrats165 yes · 21 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Republicans77 yes · 73 no · 3 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 14 more.

The bill

S. 2229: A bill to provide for Government guarantee of private loans to certain air carriers for purchase of aircraft and equipment, 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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