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House roll call 78 · 81st Congress · Jul 27, 1949

S 1184. An act to encourage construction of rental housing at or in areas adjacent to military and naval installations. Conference report. On motion to recom

On Jul 27, 1949, the House voted 52–289 (S 1184). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 47–165, Republicans 3–124, Others 2–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 50 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
52
No
289
Did not vote
13
Date
Jul 27, 1949

By party

  • Democrats47 yes · 165 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Republicans3 yes · 124 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Others2 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

S. 1184: A bill to encourage construction of rental housing on or in areas adjacent to Army, Navy, Marine Corps, and Air Force installations, 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, “S 1184. An act to encourage construction of…: House Vote, Jul 27, 1949,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/81-H-78/s-1184-an-act-to-encourage-construction-of-rental (accessed 2026-10-17).