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Senate roll call 198 · 79th Congress · Jul 3, 1946

S 1850. Smith amend. To substitute a national science board in place of an administrator to carry out the purposes of the bill.

On Jul 3, 1946, the Senate voted 34–35 (S 1850). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 11–31, Republicans 23–5, Others 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 16 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

34

No

35

Did not vote

13

Date

Jul 3, 1946

From Voteview roll call records.