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House roll call 151 · 79th Congress · May 2, 1946

H RES 588. Resolution providing for the consideration of HR 6056, a bill making appropriations for the depts. Of state, justice, commerce and the ju diciary.

On May 2, 1946, the House voted 141–133 (HRE 588). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 164–1, Republicans 2–158, Others 1–0. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 3 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
141
No
133
Did not vote
16
Date
May 2, 1946

By party

  • Democrats164 yes · 1 no · 12 didn’t vote
  • Republicans2 yes · 158 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 0 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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