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House roll call 138 · 82nd Congress · Apr 9, 1952

HR 7391. Appropriations for the dept. Of defense and related independent agencies. On smith (VA.) amend. (limitation on expenditures).

On Apr 9, 1952, the House voted 220–131 (HR 7391). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 62–148, Republicans 185–11, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 73 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
220
No
131
Did not vote
16
Date
Apr 9, 1952

By party

  • Democrats62 yes · 148 no · 10 didn’t vote
  • Republicans185 yes · 11 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 7391: Making appropriations for the Department of Defense and related independent agencies for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1953, 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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