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Senate roll call 37 · 80th Congress · Apr 9, 1947

Agreeing to nomination of david lilienthal.

On Apr 9, 1947, the Senate voted 50–31. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 20–31, Democrats 37–7. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 27 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
50
No
31
Did not vote
2
Date
Apr 9, 1947

By party

  • Democrats37 yes · 7 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Republicans20 yes · 31 no

Who broke with their party

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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