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House roll call 69 · 82nd Congress · Jul 26, 1951

HR 4740. Appropriations for the depts. Of state, justice, commerce, and the judiciary. On motion to recommit w/instructions.

On Jul 26, 1951, the House voted 142–245 (HR 4740). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 14–205, Republicans 138–49, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 63 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
142
No
245
Did not vote
15
Date
Jul 26, 1951

By party

  • Democrats14 yes · 205 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Republicans138 yes · 49 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 4740: Making appropriations for the Departments of State, Justice, Commerce, and the Judiciary, 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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Capitol Receipts, “HR 4740. Appropriations for the depts. Of…: House Vote, Jul 26, 1951,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/82-H-69/hr-4740-appropriations-for-the-depts-of-state-justice (accessed 2026-10-17).