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Senate roll call 78 · 83rd Congress · Jul 27, 1953

International sugar agreement extension. Ratification of protocol extending the agreement to aug. 31, 1955.

On Jul 27, 1953, the Senate voted 74–1. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 40–1, Republicans 37–0. 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
74
No
1
Did not vote
14
Date
Jul 27, 1953

By party

  • Democrats40 yes · 1 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Republicans37 yes · 0 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 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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Capitol Receipts, “International sugar agreement extension…: Senate Vote, Jul 27, 1953,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/83-S-78/international-sugar-agreement-extension-ratification-of-protocol-exten (accessed 2026-10-17).

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