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Senate roll call 24 · 81st Congress · Mar 17, 1949

S RES 15. On wherry substitute amend. Providing for application of cloture to any measure, motion or other matter pending before the Senate upon an affirmative

On Mar 17, 1949, the Senate voted 63–23 (SRE 15). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 32–21, Republicans 34–8. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 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
63
No
23
Date
Mar 17, 1949

By party

  • Democrats32 yes · 21 no
  • Republicans34 yes · 8 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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