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House roll call 146 · 82nd Congress · May 16, 1952

S 677. Act to fix the personnel strength of the US marine corps, and to establish the relationship of the commandant of the marine corps to the joint chiefs of

On May 16, 1952, the House voted 254–30 (S 677). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 142–10, Democrats 116–25, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 35 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
254
No
30
Did not vote
17
Date
May 16, 1952

By party

  • Democrats116 yes · 25 no · 10 didn’t vote
  • Republicans142 yes · 10 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

S. 677: A bill to fix the personnel strength of the United States Marine Corps, and to establish the relationship of the Commandant of the Marine Corps to the Joint Chiefs of Staff

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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