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On Sep 14, 1951, the Senate voted 71–0 (S 355). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 48–0, Republicans 43–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes.

During the 82nd Congress (1951–1952), Harry S. Truman was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes: 71
No: 0
Did not vote: 3
Date: Sep 14, 1951

By party

Democrats48 yes · 0 no · 1 didn’t vote
Republicans43 yes · 0 no · 2 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

The bill

S. 355: A bill to amend the act of July 6, 1945, as amended, so as to reduce the number of grades for the various positions under such act, and for other purposes

How each senator voted: Yes

Voted present

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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