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Senate roll call 136 · 82nd Congress · Aug 28, 1951

HR 4550. Kem amend. In the nature of a substitute.

On Aug 28, 1951, the Senate voted 27–44 (HR 4550). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 2–40, Republicans 31–9. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 11 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
27
No
44
Did not vote
3
Date
Aug 28, 1951

By party

  • Democrats2 yes · 40 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Republicans31 yes · 9 no · 2 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 4550: To provide for the control by the United States and cooperating foreign nations of exports to any nation or combination of nations threatening the security of the United States, including the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics and all countries under its

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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