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House roll call 54 · 82nd Congress · Jul 20, 1951

HR 3871. Amend the defense production act of 1950. On andresen (minn.) amend. (import controls--fats and oils.)

On Jul 20, 1951, the House voted 266–147 (HR 3871). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 103–122, Republicans 168–29, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 132 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
266
No
147
Did not vote
16
Date
Jul 20, 1951

By party

  • Democrats103 yes · 122 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Republicans168 yes · 29 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

And 52 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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