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House roll call 72 · 82nd Congress · Jul 30, 1951

S 1717. Amend and extend the defense production act of 1950 and the housing and rent act of 1947. Adoption of conference report.

On Jul 30, 1951, the House voted 294–80 (S 1717). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 182–18, Republicans 116–67, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 85 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
294
No
80
Did not vote
15
Date
Jul 30, 1951

By party

  • Democrats182 yes · 18 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Republicans116 yes · 67 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

And 5 more.

The bill

S. 1717: A bill to amend and extend the Defense Production Act of 1950 and the Housing and Rent Act of 1947, as amended

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, “S 1717. Amend and extend the defense…: House Vote, Jul 30, 1951,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/82-H-72/s-1717-amend-and-extend-the-defense-production-act (accessed 2026-10-17).