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House roll call 42 · 83rd Congress · Jul 2, 1953

HR 5969. Appropriations for the dept. Of defense and related independent agencies. On motion to recommit w/instructions (143 air wings--air force)

On Jul 2, 1953, the House voted 161–230 (HR 5969). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 5–208, Democrats 172–37, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 42 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
161
No
230
Did not vote
6
Date
Jul 2, 1953

By party

  • Democrats172 yes · 37 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Republicans5 yes · 208 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 5969: Making appropriations for the Department of Defense and related independent agencies 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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