HR 1661. Provide for continuation of authority for the regulation of exports. Motion to recommit with instructions.

On Feb 17, 1949, the House voted 139–222 (HR 1661). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 1–240, Republicans 160–3, Others 0–1. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 4 members voted against their own party.

During the 81st Congress (1949–1950), Harry S. Truman was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes: 139
No: 222
Did not vote: 12
Date: Feb 17, 1949

By party

Democrats1 yes · 240 no · 6 didn’t vote
Republicans160 yes · 3 no · 5 didn’t vote
Others0 yes · 1 no · 1 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Richard Joseph Welch R-CA voted no
George Gregory Sadowski D-MI voted yes
Walter Henry Judd R-MN voted no
Jacob Koppel Javits R-NY 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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