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House roll call 55 · 78th Congress · Jun 18, 1943

To amend H.R. 2968, by reducing the appropriation for the office of war information from approximately $34.5 million to about $28.9 million. It also provides t

On Jun 18, 1943, the House voted 218–114 (HR 2968). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 184–5, Democrats 55–132, Others 3–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 60 members voted against their own party.

During the 78th Congress (1943–1944), Franklin D. Roosevelt was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
218
No
114
Did not vote
35
Date
Jun 18, 1943

By party

  • Democrats55 yes · 132 no · 24 didn’t vote
  • Republicans184 yes · 5 no · 11 didn’t vote
  • Others3 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Voted present

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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