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House roll call 82 · 79th Congress · Oct 10, 1945

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On Oct 10, 1945, the House voted 83–207 (HR 3517). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 32–132, Republicans 56–80, Others 1–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 88 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
83
No
207
Did not vote
15
Date
Oct 10, 1945

By party

  • Democrats32 yes · 132 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Republicans56 yes · 80 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

And 8 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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