In a tense showdown on Capitol Hill, the US Senate on Wednesday afternoon defeated an amendment aimed at limiting the military service of selectees, guardsmen, and reservists to 12 months beyond their first year of training. The vote was a resounding 50 to 21, with Senator Claude Pepper (D-Fla) leading the charge against the proposal.
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Key Facts
- State: National
- Category: Public Corruption
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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