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Senate roll call 408 · 81st Congress · Aug 21, 1950

S 3936. Bricker amend. Eliminating selective controls, so that if and when price controls are put into effect, wage controls also will be applied.

On Aug 21, 1950, the Senate voted 50–36 (S 3936). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 15–37, Republicans 39–2. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 17 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
50
No
36
Date
Aug 21, 1950

By party

  • Democrats15 yes · 37 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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