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Senate roll call 19 · 80th Congress · Mar 12, 1947

H J RES 27. Passage.

On Mar 12, 1947, the Senate voted 59–23 (HJRE 27). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 50–0, Democrats 17–27. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 17 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
59
No
23
Did not vote
2
Date
Mar 12, 1947

By party

  • Democrats17 yes · 27 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Republicans50 yes · 0 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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