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Senate roll call 19 · 83rd Congress · May 5, 1953

S.J. RES. 13. Committee amend. In the nature of a substitute.

On May 5, 1953, the Senate voted 56–35 (SJRE 13). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 38–10, Democrats 21–25, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 31 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
56
No
35
Did not vote
14
Date
May 5, 1953

By party

  • Democrats21 yes · 25 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Republicans38 yes · 10 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

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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