HR 1211. Knowland amend. Requiring the pres. To terminate foreign-trade agreements w/any country as soon as may be possible under the terms and conclusion of s

On Sep 15, 1949, the Senate voted 27–54 (HR 1211). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 0–50, Republicans 27–9. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 9 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: 27
No: 54
Date: Sep 15, 1949

By party

Democrats0 yes · 50 no
Republicans27 yes · 9 no

Who broke with their party

Leverett Saltonstall R-MA voted no
Margaret Chase Smith R-ME voted no
Arthur Hendrick Vandenberg R-MI voted no
Forrest C. Donnell R-MO voted no
Charles William Tobey R-NH voted no
Howard Alexander Smith R-NJ voted no
Irving McNeil Ives R-NY voted no
George David Aiken R-VT voted no
Ralph Edward Flanders R-VT voted no

The bill

H.R. 1211: To extend she authority of the President under section 350 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, and for other purposes

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Voted present

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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