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Senate roll call 139 · 80th Congress · Feb 24, 1948

S 2182. Extend certain provisions of the housing and rent act of 1947 to provide for the termination of controls on maximum rents in areas and on housing accom

On Feb 24, 1948, the Senate voted 24–45 (S 2182). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 3–34, Republicans 21–15. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 18 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
24
No
45
Did not vote
1
Date
Feb 24, 1948

By party

  • Democrats3 yes · 34 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Republicans21 yes · 15 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

S. 2182: A bill to extend certain provisions of the Housing and Rent Act of 1947, to provide for the termination of controls on maximum rents in areas and on housing accommodations where conditions justifying such controls no longer exist, and for other purposes

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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