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House roll call 8 · 83rd Congress · Feb 25, 1953

H J RES 160. Joint resolution to amend section 2 (a) of the national housing act as amen ded. On motion to recommit with instructions.

On Feb 25, 1953, the House voted 79–290 (HJRE 160). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 2–208, Democrats 99–103, Independents 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 101 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
79
No
290
Did not vote
6
Date
Feb 25, 1953

By party

  • Democrats99 yes · 103 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Republicans2 yes · 208 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

And 21 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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Capitol Receipts, “H J RES 160. Joint resolution to amend…: House Vote, Feb 25, 1953,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/83-H-8/h-j-res-160-joint-resolution-to-amend-section (accessed 2026-10-15).

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