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House roll call 161 · 81st Congress · Mar 13, 1950

HR 3247. Amend the alcoholic beverage control act of 1934 of d.c. On question of consideration.

On Mar 13, 1950, the House voted 70–242 (HR 3247). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 65–118, Republicans 5–124. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 70 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
70
No
242
Did not vote
13
Date
Mar 13, 1950

By party

  • Democrats65 yes · 118 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Republicans5 yes · 124 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

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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