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House roll call 9 · 82nd Congress · Mar 13, 1951

HR 1545. Amend the reorganization act of 1949. On passage.

On Mar 13, 1951, the House voted 170–227 (HR 1545). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 175–48, Republicans 5–190, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 53 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
170
No
227
Did not vote
15
Date
Mar 13, 1951

By party

  • Democrats175 yes · 48 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Republicans5 yes · 190 no · 8 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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Capitol Receipts, “HR 1545. Amend the reorganization act of…: House Vote, Mar 13, 1951,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/82-H-9/hr-1545-amend-the-reorganization-act-of-1949-on (accessed 2026-10-17).

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