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 Jul 4, 1952, the House voted 322–1 (HR 7656). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 172–0, Republicans 149–1, 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: 322
No: 1
Did not vote: 18
Date: Jul 4, 1952

By party

Democrats172 yes · 0 no · 11 didn’t vote
Republicans149 yes · 1 no · 7 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

John Taber R-NY 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

John Taber R-NY

Voted present

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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