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Senate roll call 141 · 83rd Congress · May 13, 1954

S. 1461. Amend the interstate commerce act concerning requests of common carriers for increased transportation rates. Monroney motion to recommit.

On May 13, 1954, the Senate voted 39–37 (S 1461). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 5–37, Democrats 36–3, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 8 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

39

No

37

Did not vote

14

Date

May 13, 1954

From Voteview roll call records.