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Senate roll call 138 · 82nd Congress · Aug 31, 1951

HR 5113. Mutual security act of 1951. Dirksen amend. To reduce by $500,000,000 authorization of eca funds for european assistance.

On Aug 31, 1951, the Senate voted 31–41 (HR 5113). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 7–39, Republicans 30–13. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 20 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
31
No
41
Did not vote
3
Date
Aug 31, 1951

By party

  • Democrats7 yes · 39 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Republicans30 yes · 13 no · 2 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 5113: To maintain the security and promote the foreign policy and provide for the general welfare of the United States by furnishing assistance to friendly nations in the interest of international peace and security

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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Capitol Receipts, “HR 5113. Mutual security act of 1951…: Senate Vote, Aug 31, 1951,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/82-S-138/hr-5113-mutual-security-act-of-1951-dirksen-amend (accessed 2026-10-17).