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Senate roll call 14 · 81st Congress · Feb 8, 1949

S RES 55. Create a Senate special committee on banking and currency. On appeal from decision of the chair, referring the resolution to the banking and currenc

On Feb 8, 1949, the Senate voted 57–20 (SRE 55). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 53–0, Republicans 12–24. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 12 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

57

No

20

Date

Feb 8, 1949

From Voteview roll call records.