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Senate roll call 221 · 79th Congress · Jul 12, 1946

H J RES 371. Wherry amend. As substitute for committee provision w/respect to maximum prices established by the administrator applicable to wholesale or retail

On Jul 12, 1946, the Senate voted 29–46 (HJRE 371). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 4–43, Republicans 28–4, Others 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 8 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
29
No
46
Did not vote
13
Date
Jul 12, 1946

By party

  • Democrats4 yes · 43 no · 10 didn’t vote
  • Republicans28 yes · 4 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 1 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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