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Senate roll call 43 · 82nd Congress · May 5, 1951

S RES 137. Resolution authorizing senators to attend as observers of the joint meetings of the committees on armed services and foreign relations on the far ea

On May 5, 1951, the Senate voted 37–41 (SRE 137). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 1–45, Republicans 46–0. 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
37
No
41
Did not vote
3
Date
May 5, 1951

By party

  • Democrats1 yes · 45 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Republicans46 yes · 0 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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