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House roll call 2 · 81st Congress · Jan 3, 1949

H RES 5. Resolution adopting the rules of the 80th cong. As the rules of the 81st cong w ith an amendment. On previous question.

On Jan 3, 1949, the House voted 275–143 (HRE 5). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 225–31, Republicans 49–112, Others 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 80 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

275

No

143

Did not vote

12

Date

Jan 3, 1949

From Voteview roll call records.