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House roll call 39 · 83rd Congress · Jun 25, 1953

HR 5728. Authorize the disposal of the gov't-owned rubberproducing facilities. On motion to recommit.

On Jun 25, 1953, the House voted 58–316 (HR 5728). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 70–134, Republicans 2–197, Independents 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 72 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
58
No
316
Did not vote
6
Date
Jun 25, 1953

By party

  • Democrats70 yes · 134 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Republicans2 yes · 197 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 5728: To authorize the disposal of the Government - owned rubber - producing facilities, 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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