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House roll call 53 · 81st Congress · May 18, 1949

HR 1036. Bill for the relief of r. C. Owen. On question, will the house on reconsider ation, pass the bill, the objections of the pres. To the contrary notwit

On May 18, 1949, the House voted 318–49 (HR 1036). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 175–44, Republicans 143–4, Others 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 48 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
318
No
49
Did not vote
14
Date
May 18, 1949

By party

  • Democrats175 yes · 44 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Republicans143 yes · 4 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 1 no · 1 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 1036: For the relief of R. C. Owen

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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Capitol Receipts, “HR 1036. Bill for the relief of r. C. Owen…: House Vote, May 18, 1949,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/81-H-53/hr-1036-bill-for-the-relief-of-r-c (accessed 2026-10-17).