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On Jul 20, 1950, the Senate voted 43–31 (HR 7786). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 44–0, Republicans 2–31. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 2 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: 43
No: 31
Date: Jul 20, 1950

By party

Democrats44 yes · 0 no
Republicans2 yes · 31 no

Who broke with their party

Forrest C. Donnell R-MO voted yes
Wayne Lyman Morse R-OR voted yes

The bill

H.R. 7786: Making appropriations for the support of the Government for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1951, and for other purposes

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Voted present

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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