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House roll call 2 · 83rd Congress · Feb 3, 1953

HR 1719. Amend the reorganization act of 1949 so that such act will apply to reorganization plans transmitted to Congress at any time before april 1, 1955. On

On Feb 3, 1953, the House voted 389–5 (HR 1719). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 205–3, Democrats 183–2, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 5 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
389
No
5
Did not vote
6
Date
Feb 3, 1953

By party

  • Democrats183 yes · 2 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Republicans205 yes · 3 no · 1 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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Capitol Receipts, “HR 1719. Amend the reorganization act of…: House Vote, Feb 3, 1953,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/83-H-2/hr-1719-amend-the-reorganization-act-of-1949-so (accessed 2026-10-17).