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House roll call 161 · 79th Congress · May 17, 1946

H RES 624. Resolution providing that the further expenses of huaac are not to exceed $75,000 in addition to funds heretofore made available an d shall be paid

On May 17, 1946, the House voted 240–81 (HRE 624). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 112–82, Republicans 151–10, Others 0–2. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 92 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
240
No
81
Did not vote
17
Date
May 17, 1946

By party

  • Democrats112 yes · 82 no · 13 didn’t vote
  • Republicans151 yes · 10 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 2 no

Who broke with their party

And 12 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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