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Senate roll call 212 · 81st Congress · Oct 4, 1949

S 2522. Withers motion to reconsider the vote. Vice pres. Voted in the affirmative to break the tie.

On Oct 4, 1949, the Senate voted 37–37 (S 2522). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 28–18, Republicans 11–24. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 29 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
37
Date
Oct 4, 1949

By party

  • Democrats28 yes · 18 no
  • Republicans11 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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