S. 3706. Gore motion to table johnson (texas) motion to reconsider the vote on the above amend.

On Aug 17, 1954, the Senate voted 43–39 (S 3706). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 3–44, Democrats 45–1, Independents 1–0. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 4 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: 43
No: 39
Did not vote: 14
Date: Aug 17, 1954

By party

Democrats45 yes · 1 no · 6 didn’t vote
Republicans3 yes · 44 no · 8 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Thomas Henry Kuchel R-CA voted yes
Margaret Chase Smith R-ME voted yes
William Langer R-ND voted yes
Patrick Anthony (Pat) Mccarran D-NV voted no

The bill

S. 3706: A bill to outlaw the Communist Party, to prohibit members of Communist organizations from serving in certain representative capacities, and for other purposes

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Voted present

Harry Flood Byrd D-VA
Alexander Wiley R-WI

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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