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House roll call 151 · 82nd Congress · May 26, 1952

HR 6811. Amend the act entitled "an act to provide for a tax on motor-vehicle fuels sold within d.c. On committee amendmenr--gasoline tax.

On May 26, 1952, the House voted 84–180 (HR 6811). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 61–77, Democrats 23–102, Independents 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 84 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
84
No
180
Did not vote
17
Date
May 26, 1952

By party

  • Democrats23 yes · 102 no · 10 didn’t vote
  • Republicans61 yes · 77 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

And 4 more.

The bill

H.R. 6811: To amend the act entitled An act to provide for a tax on motor-vehicle fuels sold within the District of Columbia, and for other purposes, approved April 23, 1924, as amended, 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 6811. Amend the act entitled "an act to…: House Vote, May 26, 1952,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/82-H-151/hr-6811-amend-the-act-entitled-an-act-to (accessed 2026-10-17).