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House roll call 16 · 83rd Congress · Apr 15, 1953

HR 3480. Amend section 509 of title v of the agricultural act of 1949, to extend for 3 years the period during which agricultural workers may be made available

On Apr 15, 1953, the House voted 259–87 (HR 3480). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 121–83, Republicans 162–29, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 112 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
259
No
87
Did not vote
6
Date
Apr 15, 1953

By party

  • Democrats121 yes · 83 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Republicans162 yes · 29 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

And 32 more.

The bill

H.R. 3480: To amend section 509 of title V of the Agriculture Act of 1949, to extend for 3 years the period during which agricultural workers may be made available for employment under such title

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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Capitol Receipts, “HR 3480. Amend section 509 of title v of the…: House Vote, Apr 15…,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/83-H-16/hr-3480-amend-section-509-of-title-v-of (accessed 2026-10-17).