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House roll call 158 · 79th Congress · May 13, 1946

S J RES 159. Joint resolution to extend the selective training and service act of 1940, as amended, until july 1, 1946. On amendments excluding fathers of chi

On May 13, 1946, the House voted 213–154 (SJRE 159). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 100–108, Republicans 122–55, Others 2–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 155 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
213
No
154
Did not vote
16
Date
May 13, 1946

By party

  • Democrats100 yes · 108 no · 12 didn’t vote
  • Republicans122 yes · 55 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Others2 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

And 75 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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