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Senate roll call 241 · 79th Congress · Jul 31, 1946

HR 7. Making unlawful the requirement for the payment of a poll tax as a prerequisite of voting in a primary or other election for national officers. Barkley

On Jul 31, 1946, the Senate voted 39–33 (HR 7). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 25–29, Republicans 22–9, Others 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 34 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

39

No

33

Did not vote

13

Date

Jul 31, 1946

From Voteview roll call records.