S RES 231. Resolution for investigation of persons employed by the dept. Of state who are disloyal to the U.S. Lucas motion to table wherry appeal from decisi

On Jul 20, 1950, the Senate voted 45–37 (SRE 231). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 50–0, Republicans 0–39. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides.

During the 81st Congress (1949–1950), Harry S. Truman was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes: 45
No: 37
Date: Jul 20, 1950

By party

Democrats50 yes · 0 no
Republicans0 yes · 39 no

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Voted present

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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