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Senate roll call 24 · 80th Congress · Mar 21, 1947

HR 2157. Magnuson amend. To change limitation of time within which claims may be prosecuted.

On Mar 21, 1947, the Senate voted 28–61 (HR 2157). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 2–47, Democrats 27–15. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 17 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
28
No
61
Did not vote
2
Date
Mar 21, 1947

By party

  • Democrats27 yes · 15 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Republicans2 yes · 47 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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