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Senate roll call 166 · 80th Congress · Mar 31, 1948

S 472. Donnell amend. Adding the provision that no funds shall be disbursed in any state for the support of any sectarian or private school.

On Mar 31, 1948, the Senate voted 5–80 (S 472). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 1–45, Democrats 4–37. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 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
5
No
80
Did not vote
1
Date
Mar 31, 1948

By party

  • Democrats4 yes · 37 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Republicans1 yes · 45 no

Who broke with their party

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Voted present

Did not vote

Other votes

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