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House roll call 130 · 81st Congress · Feb 9, 1950

S 2319. Promote world peace and the general welfare, national interest and foreign policy of the U.S. By providing aid to the republic of korea. On motion to

On Feb 9, 1950, the House voted 137–239 (S 2319). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 40–209, Republicans 113–46, Others 1–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 86 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
137
No
239
Did not vote
14
Date
Feb 9, 1950

By party

  • Democrats40 yes · 209 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Republicans113 yes · 46 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

And 6 more.

The bill

S. 2319: A bill to promote world peace and the general welfare, national interest, and foreign policy of the United States by providing aid to the Republic of Korea

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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