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House roll call 31 · 86th Congress · Jun 9, 1959

HR 7509. Public works appropriations for fiscal 1960. Amendment to provide funds for water hyacinth eradication program in the south. Accepted. Yea supports

On Jun 9, 1959, the House voted 199–198 (HR 7509). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 194–71, Republicans 12–136, Others 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 83 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
199
No
198
Did not vote
8
Date
Jun 9, 1959

By party

  • Democrats194 yes · 71 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 0 no
  • Republicans12 yes · 136 no · 4 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 3 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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