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House roll call 67 · 86th Congress · Aug 26, 1959

HR 5421. Authorize subsidies foe construction of fishing vessels. Passed.

On Aug 26, 1959, the House voted 272–108 (HR 5421). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 224–23, Republicans 47–85, Others 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 70 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
272
No
108
Did not vote
7
Date
Aug 26, 1959

By party

  • Democrats224 yes · 23 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 0 no
  • Republicans47 yes · 85 no · 4 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 5421: To provide a program of assistance to correct inequities in the construction of fishing vessels and to enable the fishing industry of the United States to regain a favorable economic status, and for other purposes

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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