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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%

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