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Senate roll call 20 · 80th Congress · Mar 19, 1947

HR 2157. Define and limit the jurisdiction of the courts, regulates acting arising under certain laws of the U.S.-portal-to-portal pay. Holland amend.--statut

On Mar 19, 1947, the Senate voted 23–40 (HR 2157). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 11–31, Democrats 13–12. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 23 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
23
No
40
Did not vote
2
Date
Mar 19, 1947

By party

  • Democrats13 yes · 12 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Republicans11 yes · 31 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 2157: To define and limit the jurisdiction of the courts, to regulate actions arising under certain laws of the United States, 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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