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House roll call 107 · 81st Congress · Oct 3, 1949

S 2116. Provide for the advance planning of public works. Motion to suspend rules and pass.

On Oct 3, 1949, the House voted 211–69 (S 2116). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 161–10, Republicans 52–60. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 62 members voted against their own party.

During the 81st Congress (1949–1950), Harry S. Truman was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
211
No
69
Did not vote
13
Date
Oct 3, 1949

By party

  • Democrats161 yes · 10 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Republicans52 yes · 60 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

S. 2116: A bill to provide for the advance planning of public works

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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