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House roll call 237 · 81st Congress · Aug 16, 1950

H RES 716. Resolution providing for the consideration of HR 6277, a bill to give discharges to member of the russian railway service corps organized by the war

On Aug 16, 1950, the House voted 91–243 (HRE 716). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 46–156, Republicans 44–86, Others 1–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 90 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
91
No
243
Did not vote
15
Date
Aug 16, 1950

By party

  • Democrats46 yes · 156 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Republicans44 yes · 86 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

And 10 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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