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Senate roll call 369 · 81st Congress · Jul 12, 1950

S 1728. Prohibit discrimination in employment because of race, color, religion or national origin. Motion for cloture.

On Jul 12, 1950, the Senate voted 55–33 (S 1728). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 23–28, Republicans 35–6. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 29 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

55

No

33

Date

Jul 12, 1950

From Voteview roll call records.