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Senate roll call 143 · 77th Congress · Jun 18, 1942

To amend S. 2412, a bill relating to civilian war benefits, by eliminating the liability of the government with regard to civilian defense workers unless they w

On Jun 18, 1942, the Senate voted 26–34 (S 2412). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 16–23, Republicans 11–10, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 26 members voted against their own party.

During the 77th Congress (1941–1942), Franklin D. Roosevelt was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
26
No
34
Did not vote
39
Date
Jun 18, 1942

By party

  • Democrats16 yes · 23 no · 32 didn’t vote
  • Republicans11 yes · 10 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

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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