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Senate roll call 42 · 83rd Congress · Jun 15, 1953

HR 5227. Appropriations for the dept. Of agriculture. Russell amend. To increase by $30 million funds for agricultural conservation program.

On Jun 15, 1953, the Senate voted 38–37 (HR 5227). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 37–8, Republicans 6–37, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 14 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
38
No
37
Did not vote
14
Date
Jun 15, 1953

By party

  • Democrats37 yes · 8 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Republicans6 yes · 37 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 5227: Making appropriations for the Department of Agriculture 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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