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House roll call 258 · 81st Congress · Sep 15, 1950

HR 9646. Authorize the pres. To appoint gen. Of the army george marshall to the office of SEC. Of defense. On passage.

On Sep 15, 1950, the House voted 220–105 (HR 9646). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 198–6, Republicans 30–108, Others 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 36 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
220
No
105
Did not vote
16
Date
Sep 15, 1950

By party

  • Democrats198 yes · 6 no · 10 didn’t vote
  • Republicans30 yes · 108 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 9646: To authorize the President to appoint General of the Army George C. Marshall to the office of Secretary of Defense

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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