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House roll call 61 · 80th Congress · Jul 10, 1947

S 564. Provide for the performance of the duties of the office of President in case of the removal, resignation, death, or inablility both of the pres. And vic

On Jul 10, 1947, the House voted 365–12 (S 564). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 222–1, Democrats 142–11, Others 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 12 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
365
No
12
Did not vote
19
Date
Jul 10, 1947

By party

  • Democrats142 yes · 11 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Republicans222 yes · 1 no · 10 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 0 no · 1 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

S. 564: A bill to provide for the performance of the duties of the office of President in case of the removal, resignation, or inability both of the President and Vice President

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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