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House roll call 83 · 86th Congress · Sep 8, 1959

HR 9069. Permit President to declare areas off-limits to U.S. Citizens and give state department power, subject to court review, to deny passports to communist

On Sep 8, 1959, the House voted 371–18 (HR 9069). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 238–18, Republicans 133–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 18 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

371

No

18

Did not vote

7

Date

Sep 8, 1959

From Voteview roll call records.