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House roll call 142 · 82nd Congress · May 15, 1952

S J RES 20. Joint resolution to confirm and establish the titles of the states to lands beneath navigable waters within state boundaries and to the natural res

On May 15, 1952, the House voted 247–89 (SJRE 20). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 107–94, Republicans 166–20, Independents 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 114 members voted against their own party.

During the 82nd Congress (1951–1952), Harry S. Truman was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
247
No
89
Did not vote
17
Date
May 15, 1952

By party

  • Democrats107 yes · 94 no · 10 didn’t vote
  • Republicans166 yes · 20 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

And 34 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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