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Senate roll call 66 · 79th Congress · Aug 2, 1945

S RES 196. Resolution proposing acceptance by the U.S. Gov't of compulsory jurisdiction of the international court of justice. Connally amend to insert: "as

On Aug 2, 1945, the Senate voted 51–12 (SRE 196). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 31–10, Republicans 19–2, Others 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 12 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
51
No
12
Did not vote
13
Date
Aug 2, 1945

By party

  • Democrats31 yes · 10 no · 10 didn’t vote
  • Republicans19 yes · 2 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

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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Capitol Receipts, “S RES 196. Resolution proposing acceptance…: Senate Vote, Aug 2, 1945,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/79-S-66/s-res-196-resolution-proposing-acceptance-by-the-u (accessed 2026-10-14).

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