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House roll call 118 · 80th Congress · Apr 30, 1948

HR 5992. Tidelands. Confirm and establish the titles of the states to lands beneath navigable waters within state boundaries and natural resources within such

On Apr 30, 1948, the House voted 257–29 (HR 5992). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 169–7, Democrats 105–37, Others 0–2. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 44 members voted against their own party.

During the 80th Congress (1947–1948), Harry S. Truman was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
257
No
29
Did not vote
20
Date
Apr 30, 1948

By party

  • Democrats105 yes · 37 no · 10 didn’t vote
  • Republicans169 yes · 7 no · 10 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, “HR 5992. Tidelands. Confirm and establish…: House Vote, Apr 30, 1948,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/80-H-118/hr-5992-tidelands-confirm-and-establish-the-titles-of (accessed 2026-10-17).