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Senate roll call 7 · 81st Congress · Jan 18, 1949

H J RES 85. Exemption from admissions tax amounts paid for admission tickets sold by authority of the committee on inaugural ceremonies for the inauguration of

On Jan 18, 1949, the Senate voted 38–54 (HJRE 85). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 1–52, Republicans 37–5. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 6 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
38
No
54
Date
Jan 18, 1949

By party

  • Democrats1 yes · 52 no
  • Republicans37 yes · 5 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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