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House roll call 40 · 82nd Congress · Jun 18, 1951

S J RES 70. Joint resolution to suspend the application of certain federal laws with respect to an attorney employed by the Senate committee on rules and admin

On Jun 18, 1951, the House voted 120–164 (SJRE 70). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 157–26, Republicans 0–176, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 26 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
120
No
164
Did not vote
16
Date
Jun 18, 1951

By party

  • Democrats157 yes · 26 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Republicans0 yes · 176 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

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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