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House roll call 158 · 81st Congress · Mar 9, 1950

H RES 481. Resolution providing for consideration of HR 874, a bill to provide for the demonstration of public library service in areas w/out such service or w

On Mar 9, 1950, the House voted 209–140 (HRE 481). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 198–24, Republicans 28–135, Others 2–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 52 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
209
No
140
Did not vote
13
Date
Mar 9, 1950

By party

  • Democrats198 yes · 24 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Republicans28 yes · 135 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Others2 yes · 0 no

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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