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Senate roll call 81 · 80th Congress · Jun 17, 1947

S RES 81. Resolution authorizing the committee on civil service to investigate the appointment of postmasters. Passage.

On Jun 17, 1947, the Senate voted 44–35 (SRE 81). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 46–0, Democrats 1–42. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 1 member 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

44

No

35

Did not vote

2

Date

Jun 17, 1947

From Voteview roll call records.