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Senate roll call 20 · 81st Congress · Mar 17, 1949

S RES 15. On MC donnell amend. To wherry substitute amend. Providing that cloture may be applied to a motion to approve or amend the journal.

On Mar 17, 1949, the Senate voted 14–72 (SRE 15). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 6–44, Republicans 9–33. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 15 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
14
No
72
Date
Mar 17, 1949

By party

  • Democrats6 yes · 44 no
  • Republicans9 yes · 33 no

Who broke with their party

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Voted present

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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