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House roll call 119 · 83rd Congress · Jul 20, 1954

HR 7839. On adoption of conference report.

On Jul 20, 1954, the House voted 358–30 (HR 7839). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 196–7, Democrats 161–23, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 30 members voted against their own party.

During the 83rd Congress (1953–1954), Dwight D. Eisenhower was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
358
No
30
Did not vote
7
Date
Jul 20, 1954

By party

  • Democrats161 yes · 23 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Republicans196 yes · 7 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 7839: To aid in the provision and improvement of housing, the elimination and prevention of slums, and the conservation and development of urban communities

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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