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Senate roll call 218 · 79th Congress · Jul 12, 1946

H J RES 371. Extend the effective period of the emergency price control act and the stabilization act. Overton amend. Making inapplicable any maximum price or

On Jul 12, 1946, the Senate voted 42–36 (HJRE 371). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 12–33, Republicans 31–3, Others 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 15 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

42

No

36

Did not vote

13

Date

Jul 12, 1946

From Voteview roll call records.