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Senate roll call 159 · 83rd Congress · Jun 3, 1954

HR 7839. Aid in the provision and improvement of housing, the elimination and prevention of slums, and the conservation and development of urban communities.

On Jun 3, 1954, the Senate voted 66–16 (HR 7839). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 45–2, Democrats 30–16, Independents 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 18 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
66
No
16
Did not vote
14
Date
Jun 3, 1954

By party

  • Democrats30 yes · 16 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Republicans45 yes · 2 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 7839: To aid in the provision and improvement of housing, the elimination and prevention of slums, and the conservation and development of urban communities

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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