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House roll call 132 · 82nd Congress · Apr 2, 1952

H RES 591. Resolution providing for the consideration of S 1203, a bill to provide for the appointment of additional circuit and district judges.

On Apr 2, 1952, the House voted 192–182 (HRE 591). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 198–15, Republicans 11–185, Independents 1–0. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 26 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
192
No
182
Did not vote
16
Date
Apr 2, 1952

By party

  • Democrats198 yes · 15 no · 11 didn’t vote
  • Republicans11 yes · 185 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

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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