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House roll call 126 · 79th Congress · Mar 12, 1946

H RES 541. Resolution that upon adoption of resolution the bill S 63 (amending the communications act of 1934) with house amendments will be taken from the spe

On Mar 12, 1946, the House voted 310–39 (HRE 541). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 144–38, Republicans 165–0, Others 1–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 38 members voted against their own party.

During the 79th Congress (1945–1946), Harry S. Truman was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
310
No
39
Did not vote
16
Date
Mar 12, 1946

By party

  • Democrats144 yes · 38 no · 12 didn’t vote
  • Republicans165 yes · 0 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 1 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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