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House roll call 221 · 81st Congress · Aug 9, 1950

HR 5967. Amend the interstate commerce act, as amended, to clarify the status of freight forwarders and their relationship w/motor common carriers. Motion to

On Aug 9, 1950, the House voted 145–233 (HR 5967). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 90–137, Republicans 55–94, Others 0–2. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 145 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
145
No
233
Did not vote
15
Date
Aug 9, 1950

By party

  • Democrats90 yes · 137 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Republicans55 yes · 94 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 2 no

Who broke with their party

And 65 more.

The bill

H.R. 5967: To amend the Interstate Commerce Act, as amended, to clarify the status of freight forwarders and their relationship with motor common, carriers

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 5967. Amend the interstate commerce act…: House Vote, Aug 9, 1950,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/81-H-221/hr-5967-amend-the-interstate-commerce-act-as-amended (accessed 2026-10-17).