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Senate roll call 139 · 82nd Congress · Aug 31, 1951

HR 5113. Green amend. To increase by $1,000,000,000 authorization for funds.

On Aug 31, 1951, the Senate voted 17–56 (HR 5113). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 19–29, Republicans 2–43. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 21 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
17
No
56
Did not vote
3
Date
Aug 31, 1951

By party

  • Democrats19 yes · 29 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Republicans2 yes · 43 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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