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House roll call 120 · 86th Congress · May 4, 1960

S. 722. MC cormack motion to dispense w/further proceedings.

On May 4, 1960, the House voted 238–150. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 205–52, Republicans 42–106, Others 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 94 members voted against their own party.

During the 86th Congress (1959–1960), Dwight D. Eisenhower was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
238
No
150
Did not vote
14
Date
May 4, 1960

By party

  • Democrats205 yes · 52 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 1 no
  • Republicans42 yes · 106 no · 6 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 14 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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