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Senate roll call 16 · 80th Congress · Mar 12, 1947

H J RES 27. Magnuson amend. Limiting the office of pres. To no more than two successive terms.

On Mar 12, 1947, the Senate voted 34–50 (HJRE 27). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 0–47, Democrats 38–5. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 5 members voted against their own party.

During the 80th Congress (1947–1948), Harry S. Truman was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes

34

No

50

Did not vote

2

Date

Mar 12, 1947

From Voteview roll call records.