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Senate roll call 318 · 81st Congress · May 5, 1950

S 3304. Bridges amend. To reduce by $250,000,000 the authorized appropriations.

On May 5, 1950, the Senate voted 47–33 (S 3304). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 18–36, Republicans 36–5. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 23 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
47
No
33
Date
May 5, 1950

By party

  • Democrats18 yes · 36 no
  • Republicans36 yes · 5 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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