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Senate roll call 109 · 81st Congress · May 26, 1949

S 1843. Flanders amend. That the army be equipped with and have command over its own organic tactical close-support aviation, thereby making it unnecessary to

On May 26, 1949, the Senate voted 6–58 (S 1843). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 1–35, Republicans 5–29. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 6 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
6
No
58
Date
May 26, 1949

By party

  • Democrats1 yes · 35 no
  • Republicans5 yes · 29 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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