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Senate roll call 42 · 82nd Congress · May 3, 1951

S 271. Authorize the transfer to the vermont agricultural college of certain lands in addison county, VT. MC farland motion to direct the sergeant at arms to

On May 3, 1951, the Senate voted 42–39 (S 271). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 42–1, Republicans 0–43. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 1 member 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
42
No
39
Did not vote
3
Date
May 3, 1951

By party

  • Democrats42 yes · 1 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Republicans0 yes · 43 no · 2 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

S. 271: A bill to authorize the transfer to the Vermont Agricultural College of certain lands in Addison County, Vt,, for agricultural 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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