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House roll call 7 · 82nd Congress · Feb 7, 1951

HR 1612. Extend the authority of the pres. To enter into trade agreements under section 350 of the tariff act of 1930, as amended. On simpson (penn.) amend. (

On Feb 7, 1951, the House voted 225–168 (HR 1612). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 44–174, Republicans 192–4, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 48 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
225
No
168
Did not vote
15
Date
Feb 7, 1951

By party

  • Democrats44 yes · 174 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Republicans192 yes · 4 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 1612: To extend the authority of the President to enter into trade agreements under section 350 of the Tariff Act of 1930, 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 1612. Extend the authority of the pres…: House Vote, Feb 7, 1951,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/82-H-7/hr-1612-extend-the-authority-of-the-pres-to (accessed 2026-10-17).