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House roll call 132 · 80th Congress · May 26, 1948

HR 6556. Extend the authority of the pres. Under section 350 of the tariff act of 1930. (foreign trade agreements). Motion to recommitw/instructions to exten

On May 26, 1948, the House voted 168–211 (HR 6556). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 17–220, Democrats 164–6, Others 2–0. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 23 members 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
168
No
211
Did not vote
18
Date
May 26, 1948

By party

  • Democrats164 yes · 6 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Republicans17 yes · 220 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Others2 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 6556: To extend the authority of the President under section 350 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, 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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