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House roll call 252 · 81st Congress · Aug 31, 1950

H RES 818. Resolution providing for the consideration of S 784, a bill for the relief of the first, second, and third national steamship cos.

On Aug 31, 1950, the House voted 139–159 (HRE 818). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 143–57, Republicans 19–125, Others 1–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 76 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
139
No
159
Did not vote
15
Date
Aug 31, 1950

By party

  • Democrats143 yes · 57 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Republicans19 yes · 125 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

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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