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Senate roll call 16 · 83rd Congress · May 5, 1953

S.J. RES. 13. Kefauver amend. Creating a commission to study for 6 months the submerged land question and to make report of its recommendations to the pres. An

On May 5, 1953, the Senate voted 32–59 (SJRE 13). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 6–41, Democrats 25–21, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 27 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

32

No

59

Did not vote

14

Date

May 5, 1953

From Voteview roll call records.