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Senate roll call 73 · 80th Congress · May 28, 1947

HR 1. Pepper amend. To exempt from income tax tuition and incidental expenses incurred by teachers.

On May 28, 1947, the Senate voted 37–47 (HR 1). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 4–44, Democrats 35–5. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 9 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

37

No

47

Did not vote

2

Date

May 28, 1947

From Voteview roll call records.