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Senate roll call 251 · 81st Congress · Feb 21, 1950

S 75. Amend. To committee amend. To require contracts for revenues, before appropriation of any money, to insure paymant of all expenses of operation, maintena

On Feb 21, 1950, the Senate voted 31–54 (S 75). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 8–44, Republicans 26–14. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 22 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
31
No
54
Date
Feb 21, 1950

By party

  • Democrats8 yes · 44 no
  • Republicans26 yes · 14 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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