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Senate roll call 97 · 80th Congress · Jul 9, 1947

S 758. Establishment of single dept. Of national defense. MC carthy amend. Providing that the marine corps shall not be altered or diminished or existing funct

On Jul 9, 1947, the Senate voted 19–52 (S 758). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 7–31, Republicans 12–26. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 19 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
19
No
52
Did not vote
2
Date
Jul 9, 1947

By party

  • Democrats7 yes · 31 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Republicans12 yes · 26 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

S. 758: A bill to promote the national security by providing for a National Defense Establishment, which shall be administered by a Secretary of National Defense, and for a Department of the Army, a Department of the Navy, and a Department of the Air Force within

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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