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House roll call 84 · 82nd Congress · Aug 17, 1951

HR 5113. Maintain the security and promote the foreign policy and provide for the general welfare of the US by furnishing assistance to friendly nations in the

On Aug 17, 1951, the House voted 186–177 (HR 5113). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 41–178, Republicans 165–18, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 59 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
186
No
177
Did not vote
16
Date
Aug 17, 1951

By party

  • Democrats41 yes · 178 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Republicans165 yes · 18 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 5113: To maintain the security and promote the foreign policy and provide for the general welfare of the United States by furnishing assistance to friendly nations in the interest of international peace and security

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Voted present

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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