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House roll call 80 · 82nd Congress · Aug 15, 1951

S 349. Assist the provision of housing and commodity facilities and services required in connection with the national defense. On wolcott amendments. (strike

On Aug 15, 1951, the House voted 184–188 (S 349). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 28–198, Republicans 177–10, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 38 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
184
No
188
Did not vote
16
Date
Aug 15, 1951

By party

  • Democrats28 yes · 198 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Republicans177 yes · 10 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

S. 349: A bill to assist the provision of housing and community facilities required in connection with the national defense

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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