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House roll call 267 · 81st Congress · Dec 7, 1950

HR 9763. Amend the housing and rent act of 1947, as amended. Motion to recommit with instructions.

On Dec 7, 1950, the House voted 153–223 (HR 9763). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 34–201, Republicans 127–28, Others 0–2. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 62 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
153
No
223
Did not vote
16
Date
Dec 7, 1950

By party

  • Democrats34 yes · 201 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Republicans127 yes · 28 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 2 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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