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House roll call 206 · 79th Congress · Jul 20, 1946

S 1717. Development and control of atomic energy. On motion to recommit.

On Jul 20, 1946, the House voted 146–195 (S 1717). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 134–46, Democrats 19–160, Others 0–2. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 65 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
146
No
195
Did not vote
16
Date
Jul 20, 1946

By party

  • Democrats19 yes · 160 no · 13 didn’t vote
  • Republicans134 yes · 46 no · 3 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, “S 1717. Development and control of atomic…: House Vote, Jul 20, 1946,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/79-H-206/s-1717-development-and-control-of-atomic-energy-on (accessed 2026-10-17).