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House roll call 128 · 79th Congress · Mar 12, 1946

H RES 452. Resolution providing for the consideration of HR 4199, a bill to extend the existing contributory system of retirement benefits to elective of the u

On Mar 12, 1946, the House voted 116–217 (HRE 452). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 85–102, Republicans 39–123, Others 1–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 124 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
116
No
217
Did not vote
17
Date
Mar 12, 1946

By party

  • Democrats85 yes · 102 no · 12 didn’t vote
  • Republicans39 yes · 123 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

And 44 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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