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House roll call 121 · 82nd Congress · Mar 11, 1952

S 2077. Provide for certain investigations by the civil service commission in lieu of FBI. Motion to recommit.

On Mar 11, 1952, the House voted 86–233 (S 2077). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 5–160, Republicans 81–72, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 77 members voted against their own party.

During the 82nd Congress (1951–1952), Harry S. Truman was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
86
No
233
Did not vote
16
Date
Mar 11, 1952

By party

  • Democrats5 yes · 160 no · 11 didn’t vote
  • Republicans81 yes · 72 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

S. 2077: A bill to provide for certain investigations by the Civil Service Commission in lieu of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, 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 2077. Provide for certain investigations…: House Vote, Mar 11, 1952,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/82-H-121/s-2077-provide-for-certain-investigations-by-the-civil (accessed 2026-10-17).