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Senate roll call 140 · 82nd Congress · Aug 31, 1951

HR 5113. Kefauver amend. To set up an administrator to carry out purposes of the act.

On Aug 31, 1951, the Senate voted 18–50 (HR 5113). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 4–39, Republicans 17–23. 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
18
No
50
Did not vote
3
Date
Aug 31, 1951

By party

  • Democrats4 yes · 39 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Republicans17 yes · 23 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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