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House roll call 23 · 86th Congress · May 21, 1959

S. 57. Housing act of 1959. House committee version of bill, as amended on the floor. Passed. Nay supports President's position.

On May 21, 1959, the House voted 261–160 (S 57). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 233–47, Republicans 34–117, Others 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 81 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
261
No
160
Did not vote
9
Date
May 21, 1959

By party

  • Democrats233 yes · 47 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 1 no
  • Republicans34 yes · 117 no · 5 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 1 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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Capitol Receipts, “S. 57. Housing act of 1959. House committee…: House Vote, May 21, 1959,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/86-H-23/s-57-housing-act-of-1959-house-committee-version (accessed 2026-10-17).

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