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House roll call 154 · 82nd Congress · Jun 9, 1952

S 97. Authorize the construction, operation, and maintenance of facilities for generating hydroelectric power at the cheatham dam on the cumberland river in te

On Jun 9, 1952, the House voted 132–121 (S 97). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 156–20, Republicans 20–146, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 40 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
132
No
121
Did not vote
17
Date
Jun 9, 1952

By party

  • Democrats156 yes · 20 no · 10 didn’t vote
  • Republicans20 yes · 146 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

S. 97: A bill to authorize the construction, operation, and maintenance of facilities for generating hydroelectric power at the Cheatham Dam on the Cumberland River In Kentucky

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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