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House roll call 59 · 81st Congress · Jun 29, 1949

HR 4009. Establish a national housing objective and the policy to be followed in the attainment thereof, to provide fed. Aid to assist slum clearance projects

On Jun 29, 1949, the House voted 204–209 (HR 4009). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 64–188, Republicans 145–24, Others 0–2. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 88 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
204
No
209
Did not vote
13
Date
Jun 29, 1949

By party

  • Democrats64 yes · 188 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Republicans145 yes · 24 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 2 no

Who broke with their party

And 8 more.

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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