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Senate roll call 144 · 79th Congress · May 9, 1946

S J RES 138. Langer amend. To limit rate of interest on any loan to veterans of world war II to 1.6%, no interest to be charged for 5 years from date of making

On May 9, 1946, the Senate voted 12–56 (SJRE 138). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 3–42, Republicans 8–23, Others 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 11 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
12
No
56
Did not vote
13
Date
May 9, 1946

By party

  • Democrats3 yes · 42 no · 10 didn’t vote
  • Republicans8 yes · 23 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Voted present

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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