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Senate roll call 105 · 81st Congress · May 25, 1949

S 1843. Convert the national military establishment into an executive dept. Of the gov't, to be known as the dept. Of defense; provide for secretary of defense

On May 25, 1949, the Senate voted 26–46 (S 1843). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 6–41, Republicans 20–15. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 21 members voted against their own party.

During the 81st Congress (1949–1950), Harry S. Truman was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes

26

No

46

Date

May 25, 1949

From Voteview roll call records.