HR 2625. Extend the selective training and service act. O'daniel amend. Requiring at least 1 year's training following induction of persons under 20 before bei

On Apr 23, 1945, the Senate voted 9–66 (HR 2625). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 4–42, Republicans 5–27, Others 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 9 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: 9
No: 66
Did not vote: 13
Date: Apr 23, 1945

By party

Democrats4 yes · 42 no · 11 didn’t vote
Republicans5 yes · 27 no · 2 didn’t vote
Others0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

Theodore Gilmore Bilbo D-MS voted yes
Milton Ruben Young R-ND voted yes
William Langer R-ND voted yes
Patrick Anthony (Pat) Mccarran D-NV voted yes
Edward Hall Moore R-OK voted yes
Harlan John Bushfield R-SD voted yes
Arthur Thomas Stewart D-TN voted yes
Wilbert Lee (Pappy) O'Daniel D-TX voted yes
William Chapman Revercomb R-WV voted yes

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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