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House roll call 143 · 79th Congress · Apr 17, 1946

To amend HR 6042.

On Apr 17, 1946, the House voted 227–167 (HR 6042). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 76–144, Republicans 158–28, Others 0–2. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 104 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
227
No
167
Did not vote
16
Date
Apr 17, 1946

By party

  • Democrats76 yes · 144 no · 12 didn’t vote
  • Republicans158 yes · 28 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 2 no

Who broke with their party

And 24 more.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Voted present

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.