H J RES 238. Joint resolution to provide the privilege of becoming a naturalized citizen of the U.S. To all immigrants having a legal right to permanent reside

On Sep 14, 1950, the House voted 307–14 (HJRE 238). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 183–11, Republicans 123–2, Others 1–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 13 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: 307
No: 14
Did not vote: 16
Date: Sep 14, 1950

By party

Democrats183 yes · 11 no · 10 didn’t vote
Republicans123 yes · 2 no · 6 didn’t vote
Others1 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

Thomas Joseph O'Brien D-IL voted no
Adolph Joachim Sabath D-IL voted no
Ray John Madden D-IN voted no
Roy William Wier D-MN voted no
John Anton Blatnik D-MN voted no
Frank Melvin Karsten D-MO voted no
Abraham Jacob Multer D-NY voted no
Emanuel Celler D-NY voted no
Jacob Koppel Javits R-NY voted no
Adam Clayton Powell Jr. D-NY voted no
Walter B. Huber D-OH voted no
Herman Peter Eberharter D-PA voted no
Merlin Hull R-WI voted no

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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