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House roll call 2 · 81st Congress · Jan 3, 1949

H RES 5. Resolution adopting the rules of the 80th cong. As the rules of the 81st cong w ith an amendment. On previous question.

On Jan 3, 1949, the House voted 275–143 (HRE 5). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 225–31, Republicans 49–112, Others 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 80 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
275
No
143
Did not vote
12
Date
Jan 3, 1949

By party

  • Democrats225 yes · 31 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Republicans49 yes · 112 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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