HR 4963. Provide for the appointment of additional circuit and district judges. On motion to recommit .

On Jun 16, 1949, the House voted 135–195 (HR 4963). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 0–217, Republicans 160–1, Others 0–2. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 1 member 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: 135
No: 195
Did not vote: 13
Date: Jun 16, 1949

By party

Democrats0 yes · 217 no · 8 didn’t vote
Republicans160 yes · 1 no · 5 didn’t vote
Others0 yes · 2 no

Who broke with their party

Justin Leroy Johnson R-CA voted no

The bill

H.R. 4963: To provide for the appointment of additional circuit and district judges, and for other purposes

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 4963. Provide for the appointment of…: House Vote, Jun 16, 1949,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/81-H-57/hr-4963-provide-for-the-appointment-of-additional-circuit (accessed 2026-10-17).