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House roll call 50 · 82nd Congress · Jun 29, 1951

H J RES 278. Joint resolution to continue for a temporary period the defense production act of 1950, and the housing and rent act of 1947 as amen ded. On cool

On Jun 29, 1951, the House voted 232–159 (HJRE 278). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 104–118, Republicans 140–52, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 156 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
232
No
159
Did not vote
16
Date
Jun 29, 1951

By party

  • Democrats104 yes · 118 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Republicans140 yes · 52 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

And 76 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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