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Senate roll call 127 · 82nd Congress · Aug 21, 1951

S 241. Williams amend. In the nature of a substitute so as to eliminate sections 1,2, and 4 regarding constructiondifferential subsidies.

On Aug 21, 1951, the Senate voted 32–39 (S 241). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 7–33, Republicans 28–11. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 18 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
32
No
39
Did not vote
3
Date
Aug 21, 1951

By party

  • Democrats7 yes · 33 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Republicans28 yes · 11 no · 2 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

S. 241: A bill to amend the Merchant Marine Act 1936, as amended, to further promote the development and maintenance of the American merchant marine, and for other purposes

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Voted present

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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