HR 7656. Provide vocational readjustment and restore lost educational opportunities to certain persons who served in the armed forces on or after june 27, 1950

On Jun 5, 1952, the House voted 361–1 (HR 7656). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 194–0, Republicans 166–1, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 1 member 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: 361
No: 1
Did not vote: 19
Date: Jun 5, 1952

By party

Democrats194 yes · 0 no · 12 didn’t vote
Republicans166 yes · 1 no · 7 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

James Patrick Sinnott Devereux R-MD voted no

The bill

H.R. 7656: To provide vocational readjustment and to restore lost educational opportunities to certain persons who served in the Armed Forces on or after June 27, 1950, and prior to such date as shall be fixed by the President or the Congress.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

James Patrick Sinnott Devereux R-MD

Voted present

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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