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Senate roll call 47 · 82nd Congress · May 23, 1951

HR 1612. Extend the authority of the pres. To enter into trade agreements under section 350 of the tariff act. Malone amend. As substitute.

On May 23, 1951, the Senate voted 15–65 (HR 1612). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 1–49, Republicans 16–27. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 17 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
15
No
65
Did not vote
3
Date
May 23, 1951

By party

  • Democrats1 yes · 49 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Republicans16 yes · 27 no · 2 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 1612: To extend the authority of the President to enter into trade agreements under section 350 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, 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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