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House roll call 120 · 83rd Congress · Jul 21, 1954

HR 9888. Amend the laws granting education and training benefits to certain veterans to extend the period during which such benefits may be offered. On motion

On Jul 21, 1954, the House voted 400–0 (HR 9888). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 208–0, Democrats 191–0, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes.

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

Yes
400
No
0
Did not vote
7
Date
Jul 21, 1954

By party

  • Democrats191 yes · 0 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Republicans208 yes · 0 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

The bill

H.R. 9888: To amend the laws granting edu cation and training benefits to certain veterans to extend the period during which such benefits may be offered

How each representative voted: Yes

Voted present

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “HR 9888. Amend the laws granting education…: House Vote, Jul 21, 1954,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/83-H-120/hr-9888-amend-the-laws-granting-education-and-training (accessed 2026-10-17).