 President Harry S Truman vetoed the Act, but Congress overrode his veto on June 23, 1947.On July 14, 1947, the CIO published its regular edition of "The CIO News," the labor federation's magazine.On the front page was a statement by Murray, who urged members of the CIO in Maryland to vote for Judge Ed Garmatz, a candidate for Congress in a special election to be held July 15, 1947.