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House roll call 199 · 81st Congress · Jun 26, 1950

H R 87. Bill relating to the promotion of veterans of WW II in the field service of the post office dept. On motion to refer to committee on post office and c

On Jun 26, 1950, the House voted 115–165 (HR 87). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 68–93, Republicans 47–71, Others 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 115 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
115
No
165
Did not vote
15
Date
Jun 26, 1950

By party

  • Democrats68 yes · 93 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Republicans47 yes · 71 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

And 35 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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