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House roll call 14 · 81st Congress · Mar 1, 1949

HR 199. Provide the privilege of becoming a naturalized citizen of the U.S. To all immigrants having a legal right to permanent residence to ma ke immigrations

On Mar 1, 1949, the House voted 39–336 (HR 199). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 35–189, Republicans 3–147, Others 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 38 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
39
No
336
Did not vote
11
Date
Mar 1, 1949

By party

  • Democrats35 yes · 189 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Republicans3 yes · 147 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 0 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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Capitol Receipts, “HR 199. Provide the privilege of becoming a…: House Vote, Mar 1, 1949,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/81-H-14/hr-199-provide-the-privilege-of-becoming-a-naturalized (accessed 2026-10-17).