HR 7893. Appropriations for the treasury and post office depts., export-import bank of wash., and reconstruction finance corp. Johnston (s.c.) amend. To reduc

On May 13, 1954, the Senate voted 26–44 (HR 7893). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 0–43, Democrats 28–4, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 4 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: 26
No: 44
Did not vote: 14
Date: May 13, 1954

By party

Democrats28 yes · 4 no · 5 didn’t vote
Republicans0 yes · 43 no · 9 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

John Cornelius Stennis D-MS voted no
Burnet Rhett Maybank D-SC voted no
Absalom Willis Robertson D-VA voted no
Lester Callaway Hunt D-WY voted no

The bill

H.R. 7893: Making appropriations for the Treasury and Post Office Departments, Export-Import Bank of Washington, and Reconstruction Finance Corporation for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1955, and for other purposes

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Voted present

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “HR 7893. Appropriations for the treasury and…: Senate Vote, May 13…,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/83-S-142/hr-7893-appropriations-for-the-treasury-and-post-office (accessed 2026-10-17).