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Senate roll call 228 · 79th Congress · Jul 19, 1946

S J RES 61. Joint resolution proposing an amendment to the constitution relative to equal rights for men and women. Passage.

On Jul 19, 1946, the Senate voted 38–35 (SJRE 61). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 17–25, Republicans 25–10, Others 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 27 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

38

No

35

Did not vote

13

Date

Jul 19, 1946

From Voteview roll call records.