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House roll call 127 · 80th Congress · May 19, 1948

HR 5852. Combat UN-american activities by requiring the registration of communistfront organizations. Passage.

On May 19, 1948, the House voted 319–58 (HR 5852). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 216–8, Democrats 106–51, Others 0–2. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 59 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
319
No
58
Did not vote
18
Date
May 19, 1948

By party

  • Democrats106 yes · 51 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Republicans216 yes · 8 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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