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House roll call 17 · 82nd Congress · Apr 18, 1951

HR 3709. Appropriations for the dept. Of labor, the federal security agency and related independent agencies. On jensen amend. (relative to filling vacancies

On Apr 18, 1951, the House voted 208–145 (HR 3709). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 43–167, Republicans 188–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 44 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
208
No
145
Did not vote
15
Date
Apr 18, 1951

By party

  • Democrats43 yes · 167 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Republicans188 yes · 1 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 3709: Making appropriations for the Department of Labor, the Federal Security Agency, and related independent agencies, for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1952, 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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