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House roll call 216 · 81st Congress · Jul 24, 1950

HR 6454. Authorize the appointment of two additional district judges for the northern district of illinois. On motion to recommit.

On Jul 24, 1950, the House voted 116–163 (HR 6454). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 6–180, Republicans 137–10. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 16 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
116
No
163
Did not vote
15
Date
Jul 24, 1950

By party

  • Democrats6 yes · 180 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Republicans137 yes · 10 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 6454: To authorize the appointment of two additional district judges for the northern district of Illinois

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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