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Senate roll call 107 · 81st Congress · May 26, 1949

S 1843. Convert the national military establishment in an ex. Dept. Of gov't; provided the SEC. Of defense w/appropriate responsibility and authority. Morse a

On May 26, 1949, the Senate voted 13–63 (S 1843). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 3–41, Republicans 11–26. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 14 members voted against their own party.

During the 81st Congress (1949–1950), Harry S. Truman was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
13
No
63
Date
May 26, 1949

By party

  • Democrats3 yes · 41 no
  • Republicans11 yes · 26 no

Who broke with their party

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Voted present

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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