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Senate roll call 88 · 79th Congress · Nov 15, 1945

S 1120. Byrd amend. To provide for approval of reorganization plan unless rejected w/in 60 days by concurrent resolution passed by two houses.

On Nov 15, 1945, the Senate voted 37–26 (S 1120). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 49–2, Republicans 0–25, Others 0–1. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 2 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
37
No
26
Did not vote
15
Date
Nov 15, 1945

By party

  • Democrats49 yes · 2 no · 11 didn’t vote
  • Republicans0 yes · 25 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 1 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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