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House roll call 3 · 80th Congress · Feb 6, 1947

H J RES 27. Proposing an amend. To the constitution relating to the terms of office of President. Passage.

On Feb 6, 1947, the House voted 285–122 (HJRE 27). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 241–0, Democrats 48–123, Others 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 48 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
285
No
122
Did not vote
17
Date
Feb 6, 1947

By party

  • Democrats48 yes · 123 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Republicans241 yes · 0 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 1 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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