'Mr. Republican' Robert Taft wins re-election to his US Senate seat in Ohio during 1950 mid-term elections

Senator Robert A. Taft, known as Mr. Republican, faced a strong opposition from labor but won the election by a large margin of 400,000 votes. The Republican Party made significant gains, securing over 30 seats in the House and reducing the Democrats' Senate majority to just two votes, marking a strong comeback in the polls.

What nickname was often used for Senator Robert A. Taft?

• Mr Republican

• Mr Democrat

• Mr Independent

• Mr Politician

What was the margin by which Senator Taft won the election?

• 200,000

• 300,000

• 400,000

• 500,000

What was the overall sentiment of Mr Republican and his party as the election results came in?

• Disappointed

• Neutral

• Happy

• Angry

How many seats did Taft's party gain in the House?

• 20

• 30

• 40

• 50

What was the Senate margin for the Democrats after the election?

• One vote

• Two votes

• Three votes

• Four votes