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House roll call 14 · 83rd Congress · Apr 1, 1953

HR 4198. Confirm and establish the titles of the states to lands beneath navigable waters w/in state boundaries and to the natural resources within such lands

On Apr 1, 1953, the House voted 106–283 (HR 4198). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 16–200, Democrats 104–98, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 114 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
106
No
283
Did not vote
6
Date
Apr 1, 1953

By party

  • Democrats104 yes · 98 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Republicans16 yes · 200 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

And 34 more.

The bill

H.R. 4198: To confirm and establish the titles of the States to lands beneath navigable waters within State boundaries and to the natural resources within such lands and waters, and to provide for the use and control of said lands and resources and the resources of

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Voted present

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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