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House roll call 46 · 83rd Congress · Jul 9, 1953

HR 4351. Preserve the scenic beauty of the niagara falls and river, authorize the construction of certain works of improvement on that river for power purposes

On Jul 9, 1953, the House voted 130–254 (HR 4351). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 18–184, Democrats 111–70, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 88 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
130
No
254
Did not vote
6
Date
Jul 9, 1953

By party

  • Democrats111 yes · 70 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Republicans18 yes · 184 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

And 8 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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