H J RES 277. Joint resolution making temporary appropriations for the fiscal year 1952. On motion to recommit with instructions.

On Jun 28, 1951, the House voted 190–200 (HJRE 277). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 4–211, Republicans 199–1, Independents 0–1. 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: 190
No: 200
Did not vote: 16
Date: Jun 28, 1951

By party

Democrats4 yes · 211 no · 9 didn’t vote
Republicans199 yes · 1 no · 7 didn’t vote
Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

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

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, “H J RES 277. Joint resolution making…: House Vote, Jun 28, 1951,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/82-H-48/h-j-res-277-joint-resolution-making-temporary-appropriations (accessed 2026-10-15).