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Senate roll call 101 · 83rd Congress · Feb 16, 1954

S.J. RES. 1. Knowland amend. Requiring a yea-and-nay vote on any question involving Senate advice and consent to ratification of a treaty.

On Feb 16, 1954, the Senate voted 72–16 (SJRE 1). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 33–14, Republicans 44–1, Independents 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 15 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

72

No

16

Did not vote

14

Date

Feb 16, 1954

From Voteview roll call records.