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House roll call 168 · 86th Congress · Jul 2, 1960

H. RES. 596. Adoption of the resolution.

On Jul 2, 1960, the House voted 257–109 (HRE 596). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 215–38, Republicans 61–90. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 99 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
257
No
109
Did not vote
12
Date
Jul 2, 1960

By party

  • Democrats215 yes · 38 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 0 no
  • Republicans61 yes · 90 no · 5 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 19 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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