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House roll call 42 · 79th Congress · May 26, 1945

HR 3240. Extend the authority of the pres. Under section 350 of the tariff act of 1930. Knutsen motion to recommit w/instructions to extend the existing trade

On May 26, 1945, the House voted 181–212 (HR 3240). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 14–215, Republicans 177–7, Others 1–1. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 21 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
181
No
212
Did not vote
14
Date
May 26, 1945

By party

  • Democrats14 yes · 215 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Republicans177 yes · 7 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Others1 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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