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Senate roll call 258 · 81st Congress · Feb 27, 1950

H J RES 398. Wherry amend. Prohibiting importation of irish potatoes or products thereof during time of surplus in the U.S.

On Feb 27, 1950, the Senate voted 31–46 (HJRE 398). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 1–48, Republicans 34–3. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 4 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

31

No

46

Date

Feb 27, 1950

From Voteview roll call records.