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House roll call 249 · 81st Congress · Aug 30, 1950

H RES 834. Resolution certifying the report of the select committee on lobbying activities as to refusal of edward rumely to answer questions & produce documen

On Aug 30, 1950, the House voted 183–175 (HRE 834). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 194–44, Republicans 5–147, Others 1–1. 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
183
No
175
Did not vote
15
Date
Aug 30, 1950

By party

  • Democrats194 yes · 44 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Republicans5 yes · 147 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Others1 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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