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U.S. House election, 1956
The U.S. House election, 1956 was an election for the United States House of Representatives in 1956 which coincided with the re-election of President Dwight Eisenhower. Although Eisenhower was re-elected with a large majority, his Republican Party lost a net of two seats to the majority Democratic Party.
Overall results
| Party | Total Seats (change) | Seat percentage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic Party | 234 | +2 | 53.7% |
| Republican Party | 201 | -2 | 46.2% |
| Totals | 435 | +0 | 100.0% |
See also
Last updated: 05-31-2005 15:05:12
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