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House roll call 158 · 80th Congress · Jun 19, 1948

S 2655. Provide for the common defense by increasing the strength of the armed forces of the U.S., including the reserve components. Adoption of conference re

On Jun 19, 1948, the House voted 259–136 (S 2655). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 125–105, Democrats 138–33, Others 0–2. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 138 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
259
No
136
Did not vote
19
Date
Jun 19, 1948

By party

  • Democrats138 yes · 33 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Republicans125 yes · 105 no · 10 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 2 no

Who broke with their party

And 58 more.

The bill

S. 2655: A bill to provide for the common defense by increasing the strength of the armed forces of the United States, including the reserve components thereof, and forother 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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