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House roll call 31 · 81st Congress · Mar 29, 1949

HR 3734. On whittington amend.

On Mar 29, 1949, the House voted 277–117 (HR 3734). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 214–33, Republicans 72–94, Others 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 105 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
277
No
117
Did not vote
12
Date
Mar 29, 1949

By party

  • Democrats214 yes · 33 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Republicans72 yes · 94 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 0 no · 1 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 25 more.

The bill

H.R. 3734: Making appropriations for civil functions administered, by the Department of the Army for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1950, 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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Capitol Receipts, “HR 3734. On whittington amend.: House Vote, Mar 29, 1949,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/81-H-31/hr-3734-on-whittington-amend (accessed 2026-10-16).

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