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House roll call 120 · 79th Congress · Mar 6, 1946

HR 4761. Amend the national housing act by adding a new title relating to the prevention of speculation and excessive profits in the sale of housing, and to in

On Mar 6, 1946, the House voted 209–174 (HR 4761). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 43–177, Republicans 175–4, Others 0–2. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 47 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
209
No
174
Did not vote
15
Date
Mar 6, 1946

By party

  • Democrats43 yes · 177 no · 11 didn’t vote
  • Republicans175 yes · 4 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 2 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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