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Senate roll call 56 · 80th Congress · May 13, 1947

S 1126. Passage.

On May 13, 1947, the Senate voted 68–24 (S 1126). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 48–3, Democrats 22–22. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 25 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
68
No
24
Did not vote
2
Date
May 13, 1947

By party

  • Democrats22 yes · 22 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Republicans48 yes · 3 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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