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House roll call 161 · 80th Congress · Aug 5, 1948

S J RES 157. Joint resolution to provide for the regulation of consumer installment credit for a temporary period, with amendment. Motion to suspend the rules

On Aug 5, 1948, the House voted 264–97 (SJRE 157). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 227–3, Democrats 53–100, Others 0–2. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 56 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
264
No
97
Did not vote
21
Date
Aug 5, 1948

By party

  • Democrats53 yes · 100 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Republicans227 yes · 3 no · 12 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 2 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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