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House roll call 131 · 86th Congress · May 18, 1960

HR 5. Passage.

On May 18, 1960, the House voted 196–192 (HR 5). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 140–122, Republicans 67–80, Others 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 189 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
196
No
192
Did not vote
12
Date
May 18, 1960

By party

  • Democrats140 yes · 122 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 1 no
  • Republicans67 yes · 80 no · 4 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 109 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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