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House roll call 22 · 83rd Congress · May 5, 1953

HR 4974. Appropriations for the depts. Of state, justice, and commerce. On motion to recommit w/instructions. (regarding suspension and dismissal of employee

On May 5, 1953, the House voted 181–168 (HR 4974). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 29–179, Democrats 184–10, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 39 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
181
No
168
Did not vote
6
Date
May 5, 1953

By party

  • Democrats184 yes · 10 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Republicans29 yes · 179 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 4974: Making appropriations for the Departments of State, Justice, and Commerce for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1954, 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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Capitol Receipts, “HR 4974. Appropriations for the depts. Of…: House Vote, May 5, 1953,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/83-H-22/hr-4974-appropriations-for-the-depts-of-state-justice (accessed 2026-10-17).