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Senate roll call 249 · 81st Congress · Feb 21, 1950

S 75. Authorize the construction, operation, and maintenance of a dam and incidental works in the main stream of the colorado river at bridge canyon. Knowland

On Feb 21, 1950, the Senate voted 30–56 (S 75). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 6–45, Republicans 26–14. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 20 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

30

No

56

Date

Feb 21, 1950

From Voteview roll call records.