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Senate roll call 22 · 81st Congress · Mar 17, 1949

S RES 15. On myers amend. To wherry substitute amend. Providing that cloture may be applied by a majority instead of 2/3's.

On Mar 17, 1949, the Senate voted 17–69 (SRE 15). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 16–35, Republicans 4–38. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 20 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

17

No

69

Date

Mar 17, 1949

From Voteview roll call records.