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House roll call 211 · 81st Congress · Jul 17, 1950

S J RES 2. Joint resolution proposing an amend. To the constitution providing for the election of a pres. And vicepres. On motion to suspend the rules and pa

On Jul 17, 1950, the House voted 134–210 (SJRE 21). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 85–116, Republicans 49–92, Others 0–2. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 134 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
134
No
210
Did not vote
15
Date
Jul 17, 1950

By party

  • Democrats85 yes · 116 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Republicans49 yes · 92 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 2 no

Who broke with their party

And 54 more.

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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