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Senate roll call 72 · 83rd Congress · Jul 21, 1953

S. 2047. Douglas amend. Limiting sale of copolymer facilities to not more than 6 or to the 4 largest rubber producers.

On Jul 21, 1953, the Senate voted 34–45 (S 2047). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 3–39, Democrats 32–8, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 11 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
34
No
45
Did not vote
14
Date
Jul 21, 1953

By party

  • Democrats32 yes · 8 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Republicans3 yes · 39 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 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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