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House roll call 48 · 80th Congress · Jun 17, 1947

H R 1. Reduce individual income tax payments. On question: will the house on reconsider ation, pass the bill, the objections of the pres. To the contrary notw

On Jun 17, 1947, the House voted 268–137 (HR 1). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 233–2, Democrats 35–134, Others 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 37 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
268
No
137
Did not vote
20
Date
Jun 17, 1947

By party

  • Democrats35 yes · 134 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Republicans233 yes · 2 no · 11 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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