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House roll call 158 · 81st Congress · Mar 9, 1950

H RES 481. Resolution providing for consideration of HR 874, a bill to provide for the demonstration of public library service in areas w/out such service or w

On Mar 9, 1950, the House voted 209–140 (HRE 481). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 198–24, Republicans 28–135, Others 2–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 52 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

209

No

140

Did not vote

13

Date

Mar 9, 1950

From Voteview roll call records.