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Senate roll call 153 · 83rd Congress · May 28, 1954

HR 5731. Authorize the SEC. Of the interior to construct, operate, and maintain certain facilities to provide water for irrigation and domestic use from the sa

On May 28, 1954, the Senate voted 12–48 (HR 5731). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 0–35, Democrats 12–19, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 12 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
12
No
48
Did not vote
14
Date
May 28, 1954

By party

  • Democrats12 yes · 19 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Republicans0 yes · 35 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 5731: To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to construct, operate, and maintain certain facilities to provide water for irrigation and domestic use from the Santa Margarita River, Calif., and the joint utilization of a dam andreservoir and other waterwork

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Voted present

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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