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Senate roll call 46 · 79th Congress · Jun 20, 1945

HR 3240. Shipstead amend. To prohibit any decrease in rate of duty applicable to any agriculture product imported into the U.S. Specified in paragraphs 701 to

On Jun 20, 1945, the Senate voted 27–49 (HR 3240). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 5–44, Republicans 26–8, Others 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 13 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
27
No
49
Did not vote
13
Date
Jun 20, 1945

By party

  • Democrats5 yes · 44 no · 11 didn’t vote
  • Republicans26 yes · 8 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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