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Senate roll call 216 · 80th Congress · Jun 9, 1948

S 2655. Passage.

On Jun 9, 1948, the Senate voted 78–10 (S 2655). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 39–9, Democrats 42–2. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 11 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
78
No
10
Did not vote
1
Date
Jun 9, 1948

By party

  • Democrats42 yes · 2 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Republicans39 yes · 9 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

S. 2655: A bill to provide for the common defense by increasing the strength of the armed forces of the United States, including the reserve components thereof, and forother purposes

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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