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Senate roll call 17 · 83rd Congress · May 5, 1953

S.J. RES. 13. Neely amend. Providing that revenues from submerged lands be distributed in amounts of 10 per cent each toward reduction of national debt, aid to

On May 5, 1953, the Senate voted 27–64 (SJRE 13). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 24–22, Republicans 2–44, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 24 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

27

No

64

Did not vote

14

Date

May 5, 1953

From Voteview roll call records.