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House roll call 229 · 79th Congress · Aug 1, 1946

H RES 749. Motion that the resolution be laid on the table.

On Aug 1, 1946, the House voted 33–202 (HRE 749). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 41–90, Republicans 2–120, Others 1–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 43 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
33
No
202
Did not vote
16
Date
Aug 1, 1946

By party

  • Democrats41 yes · 90 no · 13 didn’t vote
  • Republicans2 yes · 120 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 1 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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