Wherry appeal from decision of the chair, sustaining point of order that motion to amend standing rules of the Senate, fixing membership of major committees was

On Jan 15, 1951, the Senate voted 44–38. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 48–0, Republicans 0–40. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides.

During the 82nd Congress (1951–1952), Harry S. Truman was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes: 44
No: 38
Did not vote: 3
Date: Jan 15, 1951

By party

Democrats48 yes · 0 no · 2 didn’t vote
Republicans0 yes · 40 no · 1 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Voted present

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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