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House roll call 17 · 83rd Congress · Apr 15, 1953

HR 4004. Amend section 5210 of the revised statutes. On motion to recommit.

On Apr 15, 1953, the House voted 79–240 (HR 4004). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 109–84, Republicans 1–187, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 85 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
79
No
240
Did not vote
6
Date
Apr 15, 1953

By party

  • Democrats109 yes · 84 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Republicans1 yes · 187 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

And 5 more.

The bill

H.R. 4004: To amend section 5210 of the Revised Statutes

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 4004. Amend section 5210 of the revised…: House Vote, Apr 15, 1953,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/83-H-17/hr-4004-amend-section-5210-of-the-revised-statutes (accessed 2026-10-17).