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House roll call 37 · 82nd Congress · Jun 7, 1951

S 1. Act to provide for the common defense and security of the US and to permit the more effective utilization of manpower resources of the US by authorizing u

On Jun 7, 1951, the House voted 339–41 (S 1). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 191–9, Republicans 150–35, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 44 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
339
No
41
Did not vote
16
Date
Jun 7, 1951

By party

  • Democrats191 yes · 9 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Republicans150 yes · 35 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

S. 1: A bill to provide for the common defense by establishing a universal training program, and for other purposes

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Voted present

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “S 1. Act to provide for the common defense…: House Vote, Jun 7, 1951,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/82-H-37/s-1-act-to-provide-for-the-common-defense (accessed 2026-10-17).