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House roll call 209 · 81st Congress · Jul 12, 1950

HR 7439. Protect the national security of the U.S. By permitting the summary suspension of employment of civilian officers and employees of various depts. And

On Jul 12, 1950, the House voted 144–193 (HR 7439). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 103–93, Republicans 40–100, Others 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 133 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
144
No
193
Did not vote
15
Date
Jul 12, 1950

By party

  • Democrats103 yes · 93 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Republicans40 yes · 100 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

And 53 more.

The bill

H.R. 7439: To protect the national security of the United States by permitting the summary suspension of employment of civilian officers and employees of various departments and agencies of the Government, and for other purposes

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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Capitol Receipts, “HR 7439. Protect the national security of…: House Vote, Jul 12, 1950,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/81-H-209/hr-7439-protect-the-national-security-of-the-u (accessed 2026-10-17).

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