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House roll call 273 · 81st Congress · Jan 1, 1951

S3295. On motion to recommit w/instructions.

On Jan 1, 1951, the House voted 61–285 (S 3295). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 50–170, Republicans 11–114, Others 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 61 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
61
No
285
Did not vote
17
Date
Jan 1, 1951

By party

  • Democrats50 yes · 170 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Republicans11 yes · 114 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

S. 3295: A bill to amend the Railway Labor Act and to authorize agreements providing for union membership and agreements for deductions from the wages of carriers employees for certain purposes and under certain conditions

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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Capitol Receipts, “S3295. On motion to recommit w/instructions.: House Vote, Jan 1, 1951,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/81-H-273/s3295-on-motion-to-recommit-w-instructions (accessed 2026-10-13).

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