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Senate roll call 116 · 82nd Congress · Aug 2, 1951

S 719. Establish complete defense to a charge of price discrimination for the seller to show that its price differential has been made in good faith to meet TH

On Aug 2, 1951, the Senate voted 38–39 (S 719). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 13–31, Democrats 29–13. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 26 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
38
No
39
Did not vote
3
Date
Aug 2, 1951

By party

  • Democrats29 yes · 13 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Republicans13 yes · 31 no · 2 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

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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