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Senate roll call 240 · 82nd Congress · May 29, 1952

S 2594. Extend the provisions of the defense production act and the housing and rent act. Dirksen amend. Eliminating sections 102 to 107 on price and wage sta

On May 29, 1952, the Senate voted 18–52 (S 2594). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 2–47, Republicans 18–15. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 17 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
52
Did not vote
3
Date
May 29, 1952

By party

  • Democrats2 yes · 47 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Republicans18 yes · 15 no · 2 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

S. 2594: A bill to extend the provisions of the Defense Production Act of 1950, as amended, and the Housing and Rent Act of 1947, as amended

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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