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House roll call 16 · 86th Congress · Apr 30, 1959

S. 144. REA bill identical to HR 1321. Failed to pass over President's veto. Two-thirds majority required. Nay supports President's position.

On Apr 30, 1959, the House voted 280–146 (S 144). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 276–4, Republicans 7–144, Others 1–0. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 11 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

280

No

146

Did not vote

9

Date

Apr 30, 1959

From Voteview roll call records.