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Senate roll call 159 · 81st Congress · Aug 17, 1949

S RES. 151. Resolution disapproving reorganization plan no. 2, transferring the bureau of employment security from the fed. Security agency to the dept. Of lab

On Aug 17, 1949, the Senate voted 32–57 (SRE 151). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 8–45, Republicans 26–15. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 23 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

32

No

57

Date

Aug 17, 1949

From Voteview roll call records.