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Senate roll call 193 · 80th Congress · May 27, 1948

S 2242. Authorize for a limited period of time the admission into the U.S. Of certain displaced persons for permanent residence. Ferguson amend. Providing adm

On May 27, 1948, the Senate voted 40–33 (S 2242). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 31–17, Democrats 20–22. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 37 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
33
Did not vote
1
Date
May 27, 1948

By party

  • Democrats20 yes · 22 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Republicans31 yes · 17 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

S. 2242: A bill to authorize for a limited period of time the admission into the United States of certain European displaced persons for permanent residence, 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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