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Senate roll call 161 · 79th Congress · May 25, 1946

HR 4908. Passage.

On May 25, 1946, the Senate voted 49–29 (HR 4908). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 24–26, Republicans 35–4, Others 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 28 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

49

No

29

Did not vote

13

Date

May 25, 1946

From Voteview roll call records.