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Senate roll call 118 · 81st Congress · Jun 28, 1949

S 249. Holland perfecting amend. To substitute (1) striking out the 60-day gov't seizure provision but retaining the injunction clause authorizing the pres. To

On Jun 28, 1949, the Senate voted 37–54 (S 249). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 13–41, Republicans 25–14. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 27 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
37
No
54
Date
Jun 28, 1949

By party

  • Democrats13 yes · 41 no
  • Republicans25 yes · 14 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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