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House roll call 88 · 83rd Congress · Apr 8, 1954

HR 8649. Authorize the admission into evidence in certain criminal proceedings of information intercepted in national security investigations. On willis amend

On Apr 8, 1954, the House voted 221–166 (HR 8649). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 33–175, Democrats 196–0, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 33 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
221
No
166
Did not vote
7
Date
Apr 8, 1954

By party

  • Democrats196 yes · 0 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Republicans33 yes · 175 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

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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