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Senate roll call 240 · 80th Congress · Jun 19, 1948

S 2758. Stimulate the production and conservation of strategic and critical ores, metals, and minerals. Wherry motion to proceed to consideration of.

On Jun 19, 1948, the Senate voted 40–28 (S 2758). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 19–16, Republicans 21–13. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 29 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
28
Did not vote
1
Date
Jun 19, 1948

By party

  • Democrats19 yes · 16 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Republicans21 yes · 13 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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