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House roll call 220 · 81st Congress · Aug 7, 1950

HR 8396. Authorize fed. Assistance to states and local gov'TS in major disasters. On motion to recommit w/instructions.

On Aug 7, 1950, the House voted 25–232 (HR 8396). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 5–160, Republicans 20–72. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 25 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
25
No
232
Did not vote
15
Date
Aug 7, 1950

By party

  • Democrats5 yes · 160 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Republicans20 yes · 72 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 8396: To authorize Federal assistance to States and local governments in major disasters, 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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