H RES 75. Resolution authorizing the committee on education and labor to conduct studies and investigations relating to matters within its jurisdiction.

On Feb 21, 1949, the House voted 331–4 (HRE 75). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 199–2, Republicans 132–1, Others 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 3 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: 331
No: 4
Did not vote: 12
Date: Feb 21, 1949

By party

Democrats199 yes · 2 no · 6 didn’t vote
Republicans132 yes · 1 no · 5 didn’t vote
Others0 yes · 1 no · 1 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Samuel Francis Hobbs D-AL voted no
Carl Thomas Durham D-NC voted no
Alvin Edward O'Konski R-WI 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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Capitol Receipts, “H RES 75. Resolution authorizing the…: House Vote, Feb 21, 1949,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/81-H-13/h-res-75-resolution-authorizing-the-committee-on-education (accessed 2026-10-16).