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House roll call 190 · 81st Congress · May 23, 1950

HR 7797. Provide foreign economic assistance. Adoption of conference report.

On May 23, 1950, the House voted 248–88 (HR 7797). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 191–19, Republicans 66–78, Others 1–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 85 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
248
No
88
Did not vote
13
Date
May 23, 1950

By party

  • Democrats191 yes · 19 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Republicans66 yes · 78 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

And 5 more.

The bill

H.R. 7797: To provide foreign economic assistance

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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