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Senate roll call 23 · 81st Congress · Mar 17, 1949

S RES 15. On morse substitute amend. Providing for the application of cloture by a majority of the senators voting, and limiting debate to 1 hour.

On Mar 17, 1949, the Senate voted 7–80 (SRE 15). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 5–43, Republicans 2–40. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 7 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
7
No
80
Date
Mar 17, 1949

By party

  • Democrats5 yes · 43 no
  • Republicans2 yes · 40 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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