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House roll call 98 · 80th Congress · Mar 2, 1948

H RES 462. Resolution to appoint a select committee of the house to investigate possible fraudulent income-tax returns filed with the collector of internal rev

On Mar 2, 1948, the House voted 112–239 (HRE 462). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 82–131, Democrats 31–109. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 113 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
112
No
239
Did not vote
18
Date
Mar 2, 1948

By party

  • Democrats31 yes · 109 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Republicans82 yes · 131 no · 10 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

And 33 more.

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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