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House roll call 52 · 83rd Congress · Jul 17, 1953

H RES 262. Resolution disapproving reorganization plan no.8 of 1953.

On Jul 17, 1953, the House voted 11–310 (HRE 262). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 3–166, Democrats 8–144. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 11 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
11
No
310
Did not vote
6
Date
Jul 17, 1953

By party

  • Democrats8 yes · 144 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Republicans3 yes · 166 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

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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Capitol Receipts, “H RES 262. Resolution disapproving…: House Vote, Jul 17, 1953,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/83-H-52/h-res-262-resolution-disapproving-reorganization-plan-no-8 (accessed 2026-10-16).

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