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Senate roll call 160 · 83rd Congress · Jun 4, 1954

S.J. RES. 39. Joint resolution proposing an amendment to the constitution to enable Congress, in aid of the common defense, to function effectively in time of

On Jun 4, 1954, the Senate voted 70–1 (SJRE 39). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 45–0, Democrats 37–1, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 1 member 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
70
No
1
Did not vote
14
Date
Jun 4, 1954

By party

  • Democrats37 yes · 1 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Republicans45 yes · 0 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

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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