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House roll call 146 · 83rd Congress · Aug 19, 1954

S 3706. Act to outlaw the communist party, to prohibit members of communist organizations from serving in certain representative capacities. On adoption of co

On Aug 19, 1954, the House voted 266–2 (S 3706). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 144–1, Republicans 121–1, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 2 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
266
No
2
Did not vote
9
Date
Aug 19, 1954

By party

  • Democrats144 yes · 1 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Republicans121 yes · 1 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

S. 3706: A bill to outlaw the Communist Party, to prohibit members of Communist organizations from serving in certain representative capacities, and for other purposes

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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