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Senate roll call 12 · 80th Congress · Feb 28, 1947

S CON RES 7. Russell motion to table tydings motion to reconsider above vote.

On Feb 28, 1947, the Senate voted 40–38 (SCRE 7). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 5–37, Democrats 39–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 6 members voted against their own party.

During the 80th Congress (1947–1948), Harry S. Truman was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
40
No
38
Did not vote
2
Date
Feb 28, 1947

By party

  • Democrats39 yes · 1 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Republicans5 yes · 37 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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