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Senate roll call 53 · 82nd Congress · Jun 8, 1951

HR 3709. Appropriations for the dept. Of labor, the federal security agency, and related independent agencies. Douglas amend. Reducing by $94,445 funds for of

On Jun 8, 1951, the Senate voted 47–29 (HR 3709). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 38–7, Democrats 17–27. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 24 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
47
No
29
Did not vote
3
Date
Jun 8, 1951

By party

  • Democrats17 yes · 27 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Republicans38 yes · 7 no · 2 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 3709: Making appropriations for the Department of Labor, the Federal Security Agency, and related independent agencies, 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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