S 1717. Amend and extend the defense production act of 1950 and the housing act. Williams amend. Suspending price supports on agricultural commodities.

On Jun 27, 1951, the Senate voted 4–78 (S 1717). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 1–44, Republicans 3–38. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 4 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: 4
No: 78
Did not vote: 3
Date: Jun 27, 1951

By party

Democrats1 yes · 44 no · 1 didn’t vote
Republicans3 yes · 38 no · 2 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

William Benton D-CT voted yes
John James Williams R-DE voted yes
Everett McKinley Dirksen R-IL voted yes
Margaret Chase Smith R-ME voted yes

The bill

S. 1717: A bill to amend and extend the Defense Production Act of 1950 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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Capitol Receipts, “S 1717. Amend and extend the defense…: Senate Vote, Jun 27, 1951,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/82-S-68/s-1717-amend-and-extend-the-defense-production-act (accessed 2026-10-17).