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House roll call 125 · 80th Congress · May 14, 1948

H RES 582. Resolution providing for the consideration of HR 5852, bill to combat UN-american activities by requiring the registration of communist-front organi

On May 14, 1948, the House voted 296–40 (HRE 582). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 208–3, Democrats 94–41, 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
296
No
40
Did not vote
18
Date
May 14, 1948

By party

  • Democrats94 yes · 41 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Republicans208 yes · 3 no · 9 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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