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House roll call 141 · 82nd Congress · Apr 30, 1952

HR 6839. Modify and extend the authority of the postmaster general to lease quarters for post-office purposes. On smith (miss.) amend

On Apr 30, 1952, the House voted 178–165 (HR 6839). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 33–138, Republicans 145–26, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 59 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
178
No
165
Did not vote
17
Date
Apr 30, 1952

By party

  • Democrats33 yes · 138 no · 10 didn’t vote
  • Republicans145 yes · 26 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 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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