H RES 287. On agreeing to resolution.

On Jun 28, 1951, the House voted 196–191 (HRE 287). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 206–4, Republicans 1–199, Independents 1–0. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 5 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: 196
No: 191
Did not vote: 16
Date: Jun 28, 1951

By party

Democrats206 yes · 4 no · 9 didn’t vote
Republicans1 yes · 199 no · 7 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

William McDonald (Don) Wheeler D-GA voted no
John Elliott Rankin D-MS voted no
John Bell Williams D-MS voted no
Jacob Koppel Javits R-NY voted yes
Joseph Franklin Wilson D-TX voted no

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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