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Senate roll call 127 · 81st Congress · Jul 21, 1949

Nap. Watkins reservation providing that under article v the Congress is not obligated to declare war or authorize military assistance in the event of armed atta

On Jul 21, 1949, the Senate voted 8–87. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 1–50, Republicans 7–37. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 8 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

8

No

87

Date

Jul 21, 1949

From Voteview roll call records.