H RES 842. On eberharter amend.

On Sep 14, 1950, the House voted 331–2 (HRE 842). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 204–1, Republicans 125–1, Others 2–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 2 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: 331
No: 2
Did not vote: 16
Date: Sep 14, 1950

By party

Democrats204 yes · 1 no · 10 didn’t vote
Republicans125 yes · 1 no · 6 didn’t vote
Others2 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Edward Eugene Cox D-GA voted no
Donald William Nicholson R-MA voted no

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Edward Eugene Cox D-GA
Donald William Nicholson R-MA

Voted present

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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