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Senate roll call 55 · 81st Congress · Apr 8, 1949

S 1209. On passage.

On Apr 8, 1949, the Senate voted 70–7 (S 1209). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 50–4, Republicans 34–8. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 12 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
70
No
7
Date
Apr 8, 1949

By party

  • Democrats50 yes · 4 no
  • Republicans34 yes · 8 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

S. 1209: A bill to amend the Economic Cooperation Act of 1948

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Voted present

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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