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House roll call 38 · 81st Congress · Apr 4, 1949

HR 1823. Amend. The act of feb. 19, 1941 so as to establish a women's reserve as a branch of the coast guard reserve. On marcantonio amend.

On Apr 4, 1949, the House voted 193–153 (HR 1823). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 111–126, Republicans 98–44, Others 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 155 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
193
No
153
Did not vote
12
Date
Apr 4, 1949

By party

  • Democrats111 yes · 126 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Republicans98 yes · 44 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 0 no · 1 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 75 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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