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Senate roll call 156 · 82nd Congress · Sep 13, 1951

HR 5054. Appropriations for the national security council, the national security resources board, and for military functions administered by the dept. Of defen

On Sep 13, 1951, the Senate voted 49–31 (HR 5054). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 20–24, Republicans 32–7. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 27 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
49
No
31
Did not vote
3
Date
Sep 13, 1951

By party

  • Democrats20 yes · 24 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Republicans32 yes · 7 no · 2 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 5054: Making appropriations for the National Security Council, the National Security Resources Board, and for military functions administered by the Department of Defense 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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