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House roll call 256 · 81st Congress · Sep 14, 1950

HR 6217. Provide greater security for veterans of the spanish-american war includi NG the boxer rebellion and philippine insurrection in t he granting of outpa

On Sep 14, 1950, the House voted 321–12 (HR 6217). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 194–8, Republicans 125–4, Others 2–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 12 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
321
No
12
Did not vote
16
Date
Sep 14, 1950

By party

  • Democrats194 yes · 8 no · 10 didn’t vote
  • Republicans125 yes · 4 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Others2 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 6217: To provide greater security for veterans of the SpanishAmerican War, including the Boxer Rebellion and Philippine Insurrection, in the granting of outpatient treatment by the Veterans Administration

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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