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Senate roll call 143 · 79th Congress · May 9, 1946

S J RES 138. Taft amend. Providing for payment of $1,250,000,000 to be used by g. B. For purchase of goods and services in the U.S..

On May 9, 1946, the Senate voted 16–50 (SJRE 138). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 9–40, Republicans 8–23, Others 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 17 members voted against their own party.

During the 79th Congress (1945–1946), Harry S. Truman was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes

16

No

50

Did not vote

13

Date

May 9, 1946

From Voteview roll call records.