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Senate roll call 428 · 81st Congress · Sep 12, 1950

S 4037. Lucas amend. Adding detention provisions.

On Sep 12, 1950, the Senate voted 35–37 (S 4037). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 34–10, Republicans 3–35. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 13 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
35
No
37
Date
Sep 12, 1950

By party

  • Democrats34 yes · 10 no
  • Republicans3 yes · 35 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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