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House roll call 32 · 83rd Congress · Jun 15, 1953

HR 5495. Extend the authority of the pres. To enter into trade agreements under section 350 of the tariff act of 1930. On motion to recommit w/instructions.

On Jun 15, 1953, the House voted 185–215 (HR 5495). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 6–211, Democrats 190–16, Independents 1–0. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 22 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
185
No
215
Did not vote
6
Date
Jun 15, 1953

By party

  • Democrats190 yes · 16 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Republicans6 yes · 211 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 5495: To extend the authority of the President to enter into trade agreements under section 350 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, 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 5495. Extend the authority of the pres…: House Vote, Jun 15, 1953,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/83-H-32/hr-5495-extend-the-authority-of-the-pres-to (accessed 2026-10-17).