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Senate roll call 144 · 79th Congress · May 9, 1946

S J RES 138. Langer amend. To limit rate of interest on any loan to veterans of world war II to 1.6%, no interest to be charged for 5 years from date of making

On May 9, 1946, the Senate voted 12–56 (SJRE 138). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 3–42, Republicans 8–23, Others 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 11 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

12

No

56

Did not vote

13

Date

May 9, 1946

From Voteview roll call records.