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House roll call 238 · 81st Congress · Aug 17, 1950

HR 7570. Provide for the appointment of one additional district judge for the northern district of ohio. Motion to recommit.

On Aug 17, 1950, the House voted 142–146 (HR 7570). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 41–161, Republicans 125–8, Others 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 49 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
142
No
146
Did not vote
15
Date
Aug 17, 1950

By party

  • Democrats41 yes · 161 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Republicans125 yes · 8 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 1 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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