HR 1001. Authorize the construction of modern naval vessels. Passage.

On Jan 17, 1951, the House voted 366–0 (HR 1001). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 194–0, Republicans 172–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes.

During the 82nd Congress (1951–1952), Harry S. Truman was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes: 366
No: 0
Did not vote: 14
Date: Jan 17, 1951

By party

Democrats194 yes · 0 no · 6 didn’t vote
Republicans172 yes · 0 no · 8 didn’t vote
Independents0 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

The bill

H.R. 1001: To authorize the construction of modern naval vessels, and for other purposes

How each representative voted: Yes

Voted present

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “HR 1001. Authorize the construction of…: House Vote, Jan 17, 1951,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/82-H-4/hr-1001-authorize-the-construction-of-modern-naval-vessels (accessed 2026-10-17).