HR 4550. Control of exports of arms, munitions, and strategic materials. MC farland motion to proceed to consideration of.

On Aug 27, 1951, the Senate voted 32–29 (HR 4550). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 36–0, Republicans 1–34. 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: 32
No: 29
Did not vote: 3
Date: Aug 27, 1951

By party

Democrats36 yes · 0 no · 1 didn’t vote
Republicans1 yes · 34 no · 2 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Henry Cabot Lodge Jr. R-MA voted yes

The bill

H.R. 4550: To provide for the control by the United States and cooperating foreign nations of exports to any nation or combination of nations threatening the security of the United States, including the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics and all countries under its

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, “HR 4550. Control of exports of arms…: Senate Vote, Aug 27, 1951,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/82-S-134/hr-4550-control-of-exports-of-arms-munitions-and (accessed 2026-10-17).