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House roll call 32 · 79th Congress · May 3, 1945

H J RES 106. Amend section 5 (k) of the selective training and service act of 1940. Motion to refer President's message and joint resolution to the committee

On May 3, 1945, the House voted 168–196 (HJRE 106). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 173–34, Republicans 5–171, Others 1–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 39 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
168
No
196
Did not vote
14
Date
May 3, 1945

By party

  • Democrats173 yes · 34 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Republicans5 yes · 171 no · 6 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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Capitol Receipts, “H J RES 106. Amend section 5 (k) of the…: House Vote, May 3, 1945,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/79-H-32/h-j-res-106-amend-section-5-k-of (accessed 2026-10-16).

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