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Senate roll call 187 · 83rd Congress · Jul 13, 1954

HR 5173. Kennedy amend. To eliminate language outlining instances in which state may use money w/drawn from its account in payment incurred for administration

On Jul 13, 1954, the Senate voted 31–48 (HR 5173). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 2–43, Democrats 31–8, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 10 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
31
No
48
Did not vote
14
Date
Jul 13, 1954

By party

  • Democrats31 yes · 8 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Republicans2 yes · 43 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 5173: To provide that the excess of collections from the Federal unemployment tax over unemployment compensation administrative expenses shall be used to establish and maintain a $200 million reserve in the Federal unemployment account which will be available f

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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Capitol Receipts, “HR 5173. Kennedy amend. To eliminate…: Senate Vote, Jul 13, 1954,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/83-S-187/hr-5173-kennedy-amend-to-eliminate-language-outlining-instances (accessed 2026-10-17).