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House roll call 118 · 79th Congress · Feb 27, 1946

Motion that the extension of remarks of MR. Sabath inserted in the record on feb. 19 194 6, in which he reflected on huaac, be stricken from the record. On mot

On Feb 27, 1946, the House voted 103–249. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 101–88, Republicans 1–160, Others 1–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 89 members voted against their own party.

During the 79th Congress (1945–1946), Harry S. Truman was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
103
No
249
Did not vote
16
Date
Feb 27, 1946

By party

  • Democrats101 yes · 88 no · 12 didn’t vote
  • Republicans1 yes · 160 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

And 9 more.

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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Capitol Receipts, “Motion that the extension of remarks of MR…: House Vote, Feb 27, 1946,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/79-H-118/motion-that-the-extension-of-remarks-of-mr-sabath (accessed 2026-10-17).

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