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Senate roll call 180 · 80th Congress · May 4, 1948

HR 2245. Repeal the tax on oleomargarine. Fulbright point of order, submitted to the Senate, that the bill having been read twice should be placed on the cale

On May 4, 1948, the Senate voted 15–56 (HR 2245). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 1–42, Democrats 14–17. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 15 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
15
No
56
Did not vote
1
Date
May 4, 1948

By party

  • Democrats14 yes · 17 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Republicans1 yes · 42 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, “HR 2245. Repeal the tax on oleomargarine…: Senate Vote, May 4, 1948,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/80-S-180/hr-2245-repeal-the-tax-on-oleomargarine-fulbright-point (accessed 2026-10-17).

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