S 830. Establish a national policy and program for assuring full employment. Taft amend. Requiring program of taxation to cover contemplated expenditures.

On Sep 28, 1945, the Senate voted 82–0 (S 380). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 55–0, Republicans 39–0, Others 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes.

During the 79th Congress (1945–1946), Harry S. Truman was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes: 82
No: 0
Did not vote: 13
Date: Sep 28, 1945

By party

Democrats55 yes · 0 no · 11 didn’t vote
Republicans39 yes · 0 no · 2 didn’t vote
Others1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

How each senator voted: Yes

Voted present

Ralph Owen Brewster R-ME

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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