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House roll call 61 · 83rd Congress · Jul 27, 1953

H RES 217. Resolution creating a special committee to conduct a full and complete investigation and study of educational and philanthropic foundations and othe

On Jul 27, 1953, the House voted 209–163 (HRE 217). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 81–127, Republicans 149–50, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 131 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
209
No
163
Did not vote
6
Date
Jul 27, 1953

By party

  • Democrats81 yes · 127 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Republicans149 yes · 50 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

And 51 more.

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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