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House roll call 209 · 79th Congress · Jul 22, 1946

S 223. Provide for the establishment of a modern, adequate, and efficient hospital center in d.c.. On passage.

On Jul 22, 1946, the House voted 162–106 (S 223). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 68–70, Democrats 93–36, Others 1–0. 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
162
No
106
Did not vote
16
Date
Jul 22, 1946

By party

  • Democrats93 yes · 36 no · 13 didn’t vote
  • Republicans68 yes · 70 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 0 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.

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