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House roll call 158 · 86th Congress · Jun 27, 1960

HR 8697. Amend the d.c. Redevelopment act to clarify authority for urban renewal and prohibit designation of any new redevelopment area until 50 percent improv

On Jun 27, 1960, the House voted 348–35 (HR 8697). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 209–32, Republicans 139–3. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 35 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
348
No
35
Did not vote
13
Date
Jun 27, 1960

By party

  • Democrats209 yes · 32 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 0 no
  • Republicans139 yes · 3 no · 5 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

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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