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Senate roll call 143 · 83rd Congress · May 18, 1954

HR 116. Amend title 18 of U.S. Code so as to prohibit the transportation of fireworks into any state in which the sale or use is prohibited. Johnston (s.c.) a

On May 18, 1954, the Senate voted 12–65 (HR 116). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 6–36, Democrats 7–30, Independents 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 13 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
12
No
65
Did not vote
14
Date
May 18, 1954

By party

  • Democrats7 yes · 30 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Republicans6 yes · 36 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 116: To amend title 18, United States Code, so as to prohibit the transportation of fireworks into any States in which the sale of such fireworks is prohibited

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Voted present

Did not vote

Other votes

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