US Senator Joseph McCarthy talks to reporters in Washington, DC, after Senate votes to condemn his behavior

In Washington, the Senate publicly rebukes Senator Joseph McCarthy with a 67 to 22 vote, condemning his conduct towards a subcommittee and the Watkins Committee. McCarthy, with an injured arm, leaves the Senate floor and addresses the press, expressing relief that the proceedings are over and a desire to return to fighting communism and corruption. He acknowledges the lack of confidence from the vote and criticizes his Democrat colleagues for voting along party lines. McCarthy is the fourth Senator in history to be disciplined in this manner, and the repercussions of this action are expected to continue.

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