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House roll call 51 · 80th Congress · Jun 24, 1947

HR 3342. Enable the gov't more effectively to carry on its foreign relations by means of promotion of the interchange of persons knowl edge, and skills between

On Jun 24, 1947, the House voted 273–97 (HR 3342). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 124–100, Democrats 158–7, Others 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 107 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
273
No
97
Did not vote
20
Date
Jun 24, 1947

By party

  • Democrats158 yes · 7 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Republicans124 yes · 100 no · 11 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 0 no · 1 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 27 more.

The bill

H.R. 3342: To enable the Government of the United States more effectively to carry on its foreign relations by means of promotion of the interchange of persons, knowledge, and skills between the people of the United States and other countries, and by means of public

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, “HR 3342. Enable the gov't more effectively…: House Vote, Jun 24, 1947,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/80-H-51/hr-3342-enable-the-govt-more-effectively-to-carry (accessed 2026-10-17).

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