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House roll call 172 · 82nd Congress · Jul 2, 1952

H RES 638. Resolution to authorize the expenditure of certain funds for the expenses of the select committee to investigate foundations.

On Jul 2, 1952, the House voted 247–99 (HRE 638). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 117–73, Republicans 140–37, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 110 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
247
No
99
Did not vote
19
Date
Jul 2, 1952

By party

  • Democrats117 yes · 73 no · 12 didn’t vote
  • Republicans140 yes · 37 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

And 30 more.

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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