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Senate roll call 33 · 79th Congress · May 7, 1945

Nomination of robert hannegan to be postmaster general. Donnell motion to recommit.

On May 7, 1945, the Senate voted 28–35. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 0–54, Republicans 27–2, Others 1–0. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 2 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
28
No
35
Did not vote
13
Date
May 7, 1945

By party

  • Democrats0 yes · 54 no · 11 didn’t vote
  • Republicans27 yes · 2 no · 2 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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