HR 4740. Appropriations for the depts. Of state, justice, commerce, and the judiciary. Adoption of conference report.

On Oct 12, 1951, the Senate voted 31–27 (HR 4740). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 35–3, Republicans 0–32. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 3 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: 27
Did not vote: 3
Date: Oct 12, 1951

By party

Democrats35 yes · 3 no · 1 didn’t vote
Republicans0 yes · 32 no · 2 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 4740: Making appropriations for the Departments of State, Justice, Commerce, and the Judiciary, for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1952, and for other purposes

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 4740. Appropriations for the depts. Of…: Senate Vote, Oct 12, 1951,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/82-S-195/hr-4740-appropriations-for-the-depts-of-state-justice (accessed 2026-10-17).