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Senate roll call 41 · 83rd Congress · Jun 11, 1953

HR 5174. Appropriations for the treasury and post office depts. Douglas amend. To reduce by $33,450,000 funds for postal operations.

On Jun 11, 1953, the Senate voted 31–44 (HR 5174). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 7–33, Democrats 27–12, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 19 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
44
Did not vote
14
Date
Jun 11, 1953

By party

  • Democrats27 yes · 12 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Republicans7 yes · 33 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 5174: Making appropriations for the Treasury and Post Office Departments for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1954, 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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Capitol Receipts, “HR 5174. Appropriations for the treasury and…: Senate Vote, Jun 11…,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/83-S-41/hr-5174-appropriations-for-the-treasury-and-post-office (accessed 2026-10-17).