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House roll call 196 · 79th Congress · Jul 9, 1946

HR 6407. Authorize the construction, repair, and preservation of certain public works on rivers and harbors. On motion to recommit conference report w/instruc

On Jul 9, 1946, the House voted 159–123 (HR 6407). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 135–15, Democrats 24–107, Others 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 39 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
159
No
123
Did not vote
14
Date
Jul 9, 1946

By party

  • Democrats24 yes · 107 no · 11 didn’t vote
  • Republicans135 yes · 15 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Others0 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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Capitol Receipts, “HR 6407. Authorize the construction, repair…: House Vote, Jul 9, 1946,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/79-H-196/hr-6407-authorize-the-construction-repair-and-preservation-of (accessed 2026-10-17).