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Senate roll call 171 · 79th Congress · May 31, 1946

HR 6578. Passage.

On May 31, 1946, the Senate voted 61–20 (HR 6578). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 36–14, Republicans 30–6, Others 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 20 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

61

No

20

Did not vote

13

Date

May 31, 1946

From Voteview roll call records.