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Senate roll call 94 · 83rd Congress · Jan 20, 1954

S. 2150. Flanders motion to recommit w/instructions to request the pres. To appoint a commission to review the project plans, and to advise pres. And Congress

On Jan 20, 1954, the Senate voted 31–51 (S 2150). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 19–27, Republicans 16–29, Independents 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 35 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
31
No
51
Did not vote
14
Date
Jan 20, 1954

By party

  • Democrats19 yes · 27 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Republicans16 yes · 29 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

S. 2150: A bill providing for creation of the St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation to construct part of the St. Lawrence seaway in United States territory in the interest of national security; authorizing the Corporation to consummate certain arrangements w

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Voted present

Did not vote

Other votes

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