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House roll call 12 · 80th Congress · Feb 26, 1947

H RES 18. Create a select committee of the house to conduct a study and investigation of the problems of small businesses.

On Feb 26, 1947, the House voted 270–92 (HRE 18). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 203–10, Democrats 67–83, Others 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 77 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
270
No
92
Did not vote
17
Date
Feb 26, 1947

By party

  • Democrats67 yes · 83 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Republicans203 yes · 10 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 0 no · 1 didn’t vote

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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