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Senate roll call 14 · 81st Congress · Feb 8, 1949

S RES 55. Create a Senate special committee on banking and currency. On appeal from decision of the chair, referring the resolution to the banking and currenc

On Feb 8, 1949, the Senate voted 57–20 (SRE 55). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 53–0, Republicans 12–24. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 12 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
57
No
20
Date
Feb 8, 1949

By party

  • Democrats53 yes · 0 no
  • Republicans12 yes · 24 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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Capitol Receipts, “S RES 55. Create a Senate special committee…: Senate Vote, Feb 8, 1949,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/81-S-14/s-res-55-create-a-senate-special-committee-on (accessed 2026-10-17).