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Senate roll call 208 · 83rd Congress · Jul 29, 1954

HR 9678. Promote the security and foreign policy of the U.S. By furnishing assistance to friendly nations. Capehart amends. To earmark $750 million rather tha

On Jul 29, 1954, the Senate voted 33–57 (HR 9678). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 21–27, Democrats 14–31, Independents 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 35 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
33
No
57
Did not vote
14
Date
Jul 29, 1954

By party

  • Democrats14 yes · 31 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Republicans21 yes · 27 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 9678: To promote the security and foreign policy of the United States by furnishing assistance to friendly nations, and for other purposes

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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