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House roll call 140 · 83rd Congress · Aug 9, 1954

H RES 687. Resolution providing for the consideration of S 2033, a bill relating to the labeling of packages containing foreign-produced trout sold in the US,

On Aug 9, 1954, the House voted 209–159 (HRE 687). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 160–26, Democrats 48–133, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 74 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
209
No
159
Did not vote
9
Date
Aug 9, 1954

By party

  • Democrats48 yes · 133 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Republicans160 yes · 26 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

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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