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Senate roll call 88 · 80th Congress · Jun 27, 1947

S 564. MC clellan amend. To make the act effective on jan. 20, 1949.

On Jun 27, 1947, the Senate voted 36–50 (S 564). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 0–49, Democrats 40–3. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 3 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
36
No
50
Did not vote
2
Date
Jun 27, 1947

By party

  • Democrats40 yes · 3 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Republicans0 yes · 49 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

S. 564: A bill to provide for the performance of the duties of the office of President in case of the removal, resignation, or inability both of the President and Vice President

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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Capitol Receipts, “S 564. MC clellan amend. To make the act…: Senate Vote, Jun 27, 1947,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/80-S-88/s-564-mc-clellan-amend-to-make-the-act (accessed 2026-10-16).

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