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House roll call 92 · 82nd Congress · Oct 4, 1951

HR 5118. Amend the social security act to provide unemployment insurance for federal civilian employees. Motion to suspend rules and pass. (2/3's req.)

On Oct 4, 1951, the House voted 197–140 (HR 5118). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 117–54, Republicans 81–87, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 135 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
197
No
140
Did not vote
20
Date
Oct 4, 1951

By party

  • Democrats117 yes · 54 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Republicans81 yes · 87 no · 12 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

And 55 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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