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Senate roll call 313 · 81st Congress · May 3, 1950

S RES 202. Kefauver amend. Providing for a special committee of five members to be appointed by vice pres. From Senate committees on interstate and foreign com

On May 3, 1950, the Senate voted 35–35 (SRE 202). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 47–4, Republicans 1–39. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 5 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
35
No
35
Date
May 3, 1950

By party

  • Democrats47 yes · 4 no
  • Republicans1 yes · 39 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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