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Senate roll call 9 · 81st Congress · Jan 18, 1949

H J RES 85. On passage.

On Jan 18, 1949, the Senate voted 45–47 (HJRE 85). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 46–7, Republicans 2–40. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 9 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

45

No

47

Date

Jan 18, 1949

From Voteview roll call records.