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House roll call 91 · 83rd Congress · May 6, 1954

S 2150. Act providing for creating of the ST. Lawrence seaway in US territory in the interest of national security; authorizing the corp. To consummate arrange

On May 6, 1954, the House voted 157–242 (S 2150). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 67–146, Democrats 102–107, Independents 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 169 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
157
No
242
Did not vote
7
Date
May 6, 1954

By party

  • Democrats102 yes · 107 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Republicans67 yes · 146 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

And 89 more.

The bill

S. 2150: A bill providing for creation of the St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation to construct part of the St. Lawrence seaway in United States territory in the interest of national security; authorizing the Corporation to consummate certain arrangements w

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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Capitol Receipts, “S 2150. Act providing for creating of the…: House Vote, May 6, 1954,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/83-H-91/s-2150-act-providing-for-creating-of-the-st (accessed 2026-10-17).