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Word: nay (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1950-1959
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Although the measure was first defeated, four members (three Republicans and one Democrat) asked to be allowed to switch their votes. "How much did you get?" someone yelled from the floor. The final count: 176 aye, 174 nay. Bob Kerr whistled off with his legislation, apparently confident that Harry Truman would sign it and make...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: THE CONGRESS: High Ride for Gas | 4/10/1950 | See Source »

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