A bill to provide for the common defense by establishing a universal training program, and for other purposes

S. 1 in the 82nd Congress (1951–1952) became law — introduced in 1951, sponsored by Richard Russell Jr.. Congress held 15 roll call votes on it.

During the 82nd Congress (1951–1952), Harry S. Truman was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Status: Became law
Introduced: 1951
Policy area: Defense

Sponsor

Richard Russell Jr. (D-GA)

Where it stands

Introduced1951
Passed the SenateYes
Passed the HouseYes
Sent to the PresidentYes
Became lawYes

Every roll call vote on this bill

S 1. Provide for the common defense by establishing a universal training program. Morse amend. Setting 18…Senate · Mar 5, 1951
S 1. Morse amend. Authorizing temporary removal from service of up to 150,000 instead of 75,000 persons from…Senate · Mar 5, 1951
S 1. Morse amend. To committee amend. To limit enlistments to 36 months.Senate · Mar 6, 1951
S 1. MC mahon amend. To place ceiling on personnel strength of the armed forces at 5,000,000 men on…Senate · Mar 7, 1951
S 1. Robertson amend. To place ceiling on personnel strength of the armed forces at 4,000,000,men on…Senate · Mar 7, 1951
S 1. Morse amend. Suspending until july 31, 1954, restrictions on personnel strength of any component of…Senate · Mar 7, 1951
S 1. MC carran motion to table amend. Including all members of armed forces among officers protected by…Senate · Mar 7, 1951
S 1. Cordon amend. Eliminating provision for temporary removal from service of up to 75,000 persons annually…Senate · Mar 9, 1951
S 1. Johnson (colo.) amend. Eliminating provisions for universal military training and service.Senate · Mar 9, 1951
S 1. Taft amend. To limit the act to 4 years or such earlier date as may be specified in a joint resolution…Senate · Mar 9, 1951
S 1. Jenner amend. As substitute for committee amend., as amended.Senate · Mar 9, 1951
S 1. Passage.Senate · Mar 9, 1951
S 1. Provide for the common defense and security of the US and permit more effective utilization of manpower…House · Apr 13, 1951
S 1. Passage.House · Apr 13, 1951
S 1. Act to provide for the common defense and security of the US and to permit the more effective…House · Jun 7, 1951

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