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House roll call 121 · 81st Congress · Oct 17, 1949

S 2105. Stimulate exploration for and conservation of strategic and critical ores meta LS, and minerals. On motion to suspend and pass the bill.

On Oct 17, 1949, the House voted 176–118 (S 2105). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 121–51, Republicans 57–68. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 108 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
176
No
118
Did not vote
13
Date
Oct 17, 1949

By party

  • Democrats121 yes · 51 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Republicans57 yes · 68 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

And 28 more.

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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