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House roll call 145 · 79th Congress · Apr 17, 1946

To amend HR 6042.

On Apr 17, 1946, the House voted 245–151 (HR 6042). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 77–144, Republicans 175–12, Others 0–2. 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
245
No
151
Did not vote
16
Date
Apr 17, 1946

By party

  • Democrats77 yes · 144 no · 12 didn’t vote
  • Republicans175 yes · 12 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 2 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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