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House roll call 36 · 82nd Congress · Jun 6, 1951

HR 314. Provide for the establishment of a veterans' hospital for negro veterans at the birthplace of booker t. Washington. On motion to strike enacting claus

On Jun 6, 1951, the House voted 223–117 (HR 314). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 106–107, Republicans 139–33, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 139 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
223
No
117
Did not vote
16
Date
Jun 6, 1951

By party

  • Democrats106 yes · 107 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Republicans139 yes · 33 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

And 59 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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Capitol Receipts, “HR 314. Provide for the establishment of a…: House Vote, Jun 6, 1951,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/82-H-36/hr-314-provide-for-the-establishment-of-a-veterans (accessed 2026-10-17).

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