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House roll call 6 · 81st Congress · Feb 9, 1949

HR 1211. Bill to extend the authority of the pres. Under section 350 of the tariff act of 1930. On motion to recommit w/instructions.

On Feb 9, 1949, the House voted 151–241 (HR 1211). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 7–243, Republicans 157–10, Others 0–1. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 17 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
151
No
241
Did not vote
12
Date
Feb 9, 1949

By party

  • Democrats7 yes · 243 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Republicans157 yes · 10 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 1 no · 1 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 1211: To extend she authority of the President under section 350 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, 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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