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Senate roll call 121 · 81st Congress · Jun 28, 1949

S 249. Taft substitute amend. Empowering the pres. To prohibit a strike or lock-out and permit a 60-day gov't seizure and control of any industry upon his deci

On Jun 28, 1949, the Senate voted 50–40 (S 249). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 18–36, Republicans 33–6. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 24 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

50

No

40

Date

Jun 28, 1949

From Voteview roll call records.