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Senate roll call 35 · 79th Congress · May 10, 1945

S 223. Provide for the establishment of a hospital center in d.c. Ellender motion to reconsider vote on passage.

On May 10, 1945, the Senate voted 26–43 (S 223). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 6–31, Republicans 20–11, Others 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 17 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
26
No
43
Did not vote
13
Date
May 10, 1945

By party

  • Democrats6 yes · 31 no · 11 didn’t vote
  • Republicans20 yes · 11 no · 2 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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