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House roll call 137 · 78th Congress · Jun 19, 1944

To pass S. 1718, a bill to establish procedures for settlement of war contracts claims.

On Jun 19, 1944, the House voted 326–21 (S 1718). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 173–4, Democrats 154–16, Others 0–2. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 20 members voted against their own party.

During the 78th Congress (1943–1944), Franklin D. Roosevelt was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
326
No
21
Did not vote
32
Date
Jun 19, 1944

By party

  • Democrats154 yes · 16 no · 24 didn’t vote
  • Republicans173 yes · 4 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 2 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, “To pass S. 1718, a bill to establish…: House Vote, Jun 19, 1944,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/78-H-137/to-pass-s-1718-a-bill-to-establish-procedures (accessed 2026-10-17).