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Senate roll call 116 · 81st Congress · Jun 23, 1949

S 249. Morse amend. Providing that the pres. Be empowered to decide when and so proclaim that a national emergency threatens or exists , after which he is dire

On Jun 23, 1949, the Senate voted 9–77 (S 249). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 4–48, Republicans 5–35. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 9 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

9

No

77

Date

Jun 23, 1949

From Voteview roll call records.