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House roll call 154 · 79th Congress · May 9, 1946

HR 4761. Amend the national housing act by adding a new title relating to the prevention of speculation and excessive profits in the sale of housing, and insur

On May 9, 1946, the House voted 187–158 (HR 4761). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 170–30, Republicans 34–143, Others 2–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 64 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
187
No
158
Did not vote
16
Date
May 9, 1946

By party

  • Democrats170 yes · 30 no · 12 didn’t vote
  • Republicans34 yes · 143 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Others2 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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