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Senate roll call 295 · 81st Congress · Apr 5, 1950

HR 4567. Humphrey motion to reconsider his amend. Admitting for adoption 20,000 war orphans under special nonquota immigration visas.

On Apr 5, 1950, the Senate voted 42–32 (HR 4567). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 33–8, Republicans 12–27. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 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
42
No
32
Date
Apr 5, 1950

By party

  • Democrats33 yes · 8 no
  • Republicans12 yes · 27 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 4567: To amend the Displaced Persons Act of 1948

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Voted present

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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