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Senate roll call 9 · 80th Congress · Feb 28, 1947

S CON RES 7. Green substitute amend. That it is the judgment of the Congress that any excess of revenues over expenditures be applied toward reduction of the p

On Feb 28, 1947, the Senate voted 33–49 (SCRE 7). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 5–44, Democrats 32–9. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 14 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
33
No
49
Did not vote
2
Date
Feb 28, 1947

By party

  • Democrats32 yes · 9 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Republicans5 yes · 44 no

Who broke with their party

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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