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Senate roll call 190 · 83rd Congress · Jul 21, 1954

S. 3690. Knowland motion to table ferguson motion to reconsider above vote.

On Jul 21, 1954, the Senate voted 56–35 (S 3690). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 45–3, Democrats 13–34, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 16 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
56
No
35
Did not vote
14
Date
Jul 21, 1954

By party

  • Democrats13 yes · 34 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Republicans45 yes · 3 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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