HR 6226. Supplemental appropriations for the national defense. Passage.

On Apr 15, 1948, the House voted 343–3 (HR 6226). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 209–0, Democrats 134–1, Others 0–2. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 1 member voted against their own party.

During the 80th Congress (1947–1948), Harry S. Truman was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes: 343
No: 3
Did not vote: 19
Date: Apr 15, 1948

By party

Democrats134 yes · 1 no · 9 didn’t vote
Republicans209 yes · 0 no · 10 didn’t vote
Others0 yes · 2 no

Who broke with their party

Adam Clayton Powell Jr. D-NY voted no

The bill

H.R. 6226: Making supplemental appropriations for the national defense for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1948, and for other purposes

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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