H RES 103. Resolution providing for the consideration of H CON RES 20, to establish the ceiling for expenditures for the fiscal year 1948 and for appropriation

On Feb 20, 1947, the House voted 229–174 (HRE 103). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 241–0, Democrats 1–186, Others 0–1. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 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: 229
No: 174
Did not vote: 17
Date: Feb 20, 1947

By party

Democrats1 yes · 186 no · 7 didn’t vote
Republicans241 yes · 0 no · 9 didn’t vote
Others0 yes · 1 no · 1 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Thomas Jefferson Murray D-TN voted yes

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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