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Senate roll call 27 · 80th Congress · Mar 24, 1947

S 736. Authorize the commissioners of DC to establish daylight saving time. Passage.

On Mar 24, 1947, the Senate voted 56–17 (S 736). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 34–6, Democrats 23–11. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 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
56
No
17
Did not vote
2
Date
Mar 24, 1947

By party

  • Democrats23 yes · 11 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Republicans34 yes · 6 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

S. 736: A bill authorizing the Commissioners of the District of Columbia to establish daylightsaving time in the District of Columbia during 1947

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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