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House roll call 2 · 82nd Congress · Jan 3, 1951

H RES 7. Resolution adopting the rules of the house for the 82nd Congress. On previous question.

On Jan 3, 1951, the House voted 179–247 (HRE 7). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 141–89, Republicans 37–158, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 126 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
179
No
247
Did not vote
20
Date
Jan 3, 1951

By party

  • Democrats141 yes · 89 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Republicans37 yes · 158 no · 11 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

And 46 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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