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Senate roll call 127 · 79th Congress · Apr 5, 1946

S 63. Amend the communications act of 1934 so as to prohibit interference with the broadcasting of noncommercial cultural or educational programs. Adoption of

On Apr 5, 1946, the Senate voted 47–3 (S 63). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 26–2, Republicans 24–1, Others 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 3 members voted against their own party.

During the 79th Congress (1945–1946), Harry S. Truman was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
47
No
3
Did not vote
13
Date
Apr 5, 1946

By party

  • Democrats26 yes · 2 no · 10 didn’t vote
  • Republicans24 yes · 1 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Voted present

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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