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House roll call 25 · 83rd Congress · May 13, 1953

H RES 232. Resolution providing for the consideration of HR 4198, a bill to confirm and establish the titles of the states to lands beneath navigable waters wi

On May 13, 1953, the House voted 278–116 (HRE 232). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 197–17, Democrats 98–109, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 115 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
278
No
116
Did not vote
6
Date
May 13, 1953

By party

  • Democrats98 yes · 109 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Republicans197 yes · 17 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

And 35 more.

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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