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House roll call 141 · 83rd Congress · Aug 9, 1954

HR 9678. Promote the security and foreign policy of the US by furnishing assistance to friendly nations. On motion to recommit.

On Aug 9, 1954, the House voted 97–266 (HR 9678). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 47–148, Republicans 64–131, Independents 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 111 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
97
No
266
Did not vote
9
Date
Aug 9, 1954

By party

  • Democrats47 yes · 148 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Republicans64 yes · 131 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

And 31 more.

The bill

H.R. 9678: To promote the security and foreign policy of the United States by furnishing assistance to friendly nations, and for other purposes

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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