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House roll call 3 · 86th Congress · Feb 4, 1959

HR 2256. Veterans housing bill. Passed. Nay supports President's position.

On Feb 4, 1959, the House voted 311–89 (HR 2256). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 259–1, Republicans 53–90, Others 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 54 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
311
No
89
Did not vote
9
Date
Feb 4, 1959

By party

  • Democrats259 yes · 1 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 0 no
  • Republicans53 yes · 90 no · 4 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 2256: To amend chapter 37 of title 38, United States Code, to provide additional funds for direct loans to remove certain requirements with respect to the rate of interest on guaranteed loans and for other purposes

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Voted present

Did not vote

Other votes

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