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Senate roll call 170 · 81st Congress · Aug 29, 1949

HR 4146. Wherry appeal from the decision of the chair, sustaining right to make a point of order against amend. Where unanimous consent agreement had been ente

On Aug 29, 1949, the Senate voted 41–36 (HR 4146). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 38–9, Republicans 8–32. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 17 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
41
No
36
Date
Aug 29, 1949

By party

  • Democrats38 yes · 9 no
  • Republicans8 yes · 32 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 4146: Making appropriations for the National Security Council, the National Security Resources Board, and for military functions administered by the National Military Establishment for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1950, and for other purposes

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Voted present

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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