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Senate roll call 405 · 81st Congress · Aug 21, 1950

S 3936. Establish a system of priorities and allocations for materials and facilities, authorize the requisitioning thereof, strenghten controls over credit, r

On Aug 21, 1950, the Senate voted 47–42 (S 3936). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 9–44, Republicans 39–2. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 11 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
47
No
42
Date
Aug 21, 1950

By party

  • Democrats9 yes · 44 no
  • Republicans39 yes · 2 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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