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House roll call 165 · 81st Congress · Mar 16, 1950

S 2105. Act to stimulate exploration for the conservation of strategic and critical ores, metals and minerals. Motion to recommit.

On Mar 16, 1950, the House voted 155–161 (S 2105). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 89–138, Republicans 98–53, Others 0–2. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 142 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
155
No
161
Did not vote
13
Date
Mar 16, 1950

By party

  • Democrats89 yes · 138 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Republicans98 yes · 53 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 2 no

Who broke with their party

And 62 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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