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House roll call 12 · 81st Congress · Feb 17, 1949

HR 1661. Passage.

On Feb 17, 1949, the House voted 260–102 (HR 1661). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 238–2, Republicans 41–120, Others 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 43 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

260

No

102

Did not vote

12

Date

Feb 17, 1949

From Voteview roll call records.