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House roll call 65 · 81st Congress · Jul 11, 1949

S 937. Authorize the SEC. Of the treasury to effect the payment of certain claims against the U.S. On jennings amend.

On Jul 11, 1949, the House voted 167–143 (S 937). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 55–136, Republicans 112–7. 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
167
No
143
Did not vote
13
Date
Jul 11, 1949

By party

  • Democrats55 yes · 136 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Republicans112 yes · 7 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

S. 937: A bill to authorize the Secretary of the Treasury to effect the payment of certain claims against the United States

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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