H RES 624. Resolution providing for the consideration of HR 5883, a bill making appropriations for the dept of agriculture (exclusive of the farm credit admini

On Jun 4, 1948, the House voted 204–140 (HRE 624). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 224–2, Democrats 0–156, Others 0–2. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 2 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: 204
No: 140
Did not vote: 18
Date: Jun 4, 1948

By party

Democrats0 yes · 156 no · 9 didn’t vote
Republicans224 yes · 2 no · 9 didn’t vote
Others0 yes · 2 no

Who broke with their party

Marion Tinsley Bennett R-MO voted no
Merlin Hull R-WI voted no

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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