S 913. Amend the legislative reorganization act of 1946 to provide for more effective evaluation of the fiscal requirements of the executive agencies of the go

On Apr 8, 1952, the Senate voted 55–8 (S 913). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 38–3, Democrats 34–5. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 8 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: 55
No: 8
Did not vote: 3
Date: Apr 8, 1952

By party

Democrats34 yes · 5 no · 1 didn’t vote
Republicans38 yes · 3 no · 2 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Allen Joseph Ellender D-LA voted no
James Edward Murray D-MT voted no
Zales Nelson Ecton R-MT voted no
William Langer R-ND voted no
Charles William Tobey R-NH voted no
Burnet Rhett Maybank D-SC voted no
Absalom Willis Robertson D-VA voted no
Harley Martin Kilgore D-WV voted no

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, “S 913. Amend the legislative reorganization…: Senate Vote, Apr 8, 1952,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/82-S-216/s-913-amend-the-legislative-reorganization-act-of-1946 (accessed 2026-10-17).