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Senate roll call 145 · 82nd Congress · Aug 31, 1951

HR 5113. Kefauver amend. Increasing by $249,650,000 authorized funds for assistance to european nations.

On Aug 31, 1951, the Senate voted 22–45 (HR 5113). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 24–22, Republicans 1–40. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 23 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
22
No
45
Did not vote
3
Date
Aug 31, 1951

By party

  • Democrats24 yes · 22 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Republicans1 yes · 40 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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