S J RES 30. Thomas (okla.) motion to table whereby motion to reconsider above vote.

On Jun 11, 1945, the Senate voted 33–31 (SJRE 30). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 6–29, Republicans 27–3, Others 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 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: 33
No: 31
Did not vote: 13
Date: Jun 11, 1945

By party

Democrats6 yes · 29 no · 11 didn’t vote
Republicans27 yes · 3 no · 2 didn’t vote
Others0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

Walter Franklin George D-GA voted yes
Theodore Gilmore Bilbo D-MS voted yes
William Langer R-ND voted no
Charles William Tobey R-NH voted no
Patrick Anthony (Pat) Mccarran D-NV voted yes
John William Elmer Thomas D-OK voted yes
Kenneth Douglas Mckellar D-TN voted yes
Wilbert Lee (Pappy) O'Daniel D-TX voted yes
George David Aiken R-VT voted no

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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