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Senate roll call 53 · 84th Congress · Jun 7, 1955

S. 2126. Housing act of 1955. Omnibus measure to aid in housing development, slum clearance, and urban renewal. Capehart amendment providing for construction

On Jun 7, 1955, the Senate voted 38–44 (S 2126). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 7–40, Republicans 38–9, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 16 members voted against their own party.

During the 84th Congress (1955–1956), Dwight D. Eisenhower was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
38
No
44
Did not vote
3
Date
Jun 7, 1955

By party

  • Democrats7 yes · 40 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Republicans38 yes · 9 no
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

S. 2126: A bill to extend and clarify laws relating to the provision and improvement of housing, the elimination and prevention of slums, the conservation and development of urban communities, the financing of vitally needed public, works, 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, “S. 2126. Housing act of 1955. Omnibus…: Senate Vote, Jun 7, 1955,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/84-S-53/s-2126-housing-act-of-1955-omnibus-measure-to (accessed 2026-10-17).