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House roll call 129 · 82nd Congress · Mar 28, 1952

HR 7216. Appropriations for the gov't of d.c. And other activities chargeable in whole or in part against the revenues of the district. Motion to recommit. (

On Mar 28, 1952, the House voted 162–143 (HR 7216). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 47–115, Republicans 115–28. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 75 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
162
No
143
Did not vote
16
Date
Mar 28, 1952

By party

  • Democrats47 yes · 115 no · 11 didn’t vote
  • Republicans115 yes · 28 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 7216: Making appropriations for the government of the District of Columbia and other activities chargeable in whole or in part against the revenues of such District for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1963, 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 7216. Appropriations for the gov't of…: House Vote, Mar 28, 1952,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/82-H-129/hr-7216-appropriations-for-the-govt-of-d-c (accessed 2026-10-17).