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House roll call 72 · 83rd Congress · Jan 21, 1954

HR 5337. Provide for the establishment of a U.S. Air force academy. Passage.

On Jan 21, 1954, the House voted 330–36 (HR 5337). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 171–13, Republicans 159–22, Independents 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 35 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
330
No
36
Did not vote
7
Date
Jan 21, 1954

By party

  • Democrats171 yes · 13 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Republicans159 yes · 22 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 5337: To provide for the establishment of a United States Air Force Academy, 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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