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House roll call 140 · 80th Congress · Jun 9, 1948

HR 6355. Supplemental appropriations for the federal security agency. Adoption of conference report -- on previous question.

On Jun 9, 1948, the House voted 228–137 (HR 6355). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 237–2, Democrats 15–156, Others 0–2. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 17 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
228
No
137
Did not vote
19
Date
Jun 9, 1948

By party

  • Democrats15 yes · 156 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Republicans237 yes · 2 no · 10 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 2 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 6355: Making supplemental appropriations for the Federal Security Agency for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1949, and for other purposes

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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