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Senate roll call 211 · 83rd Congress · Jul 30, 1954

HR 9678. Promote the security and foreign policy of the U.S. By furnishing assistance to friendly nations. Malone amend. To eliminate section 412 which provid

On Jul 30, 1954, the Senate voted 49–40 (HR 9678). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 28–18, Democrats 21–22, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 39 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
49
No
40
Did not vote
14
Date
Jul 30, 1954

By party

  • Democrats21 yes · 22 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Republicans28 yes · 18 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 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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