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House roll call 159 · 81st Congress · Mar 9, 1950

HR 874. Provide for the demonstration of public library service, etc. (above). On motion to recommit.

On Mar 9, 1950, the House voted 162–176 (HR 874). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 45–181, Republicans 142–18, Others 0–2. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 63 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
162
No
176
Did not vote
13
Date
Mar 9, 1950

By party

  • Democrats45 yes · 181 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Republicans142 yes · 18 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 2 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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Capitol Receipts, “HR 874. Provide for the demonstration of…: House Vote, Mar 9, 1950,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/81-H-159/hr-874-provide-for-the-demonstration-of-public-library (accessed 2026-10-17).