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Senate roll call 162 · 77th Congress · Sep 29, 1942

To amend S.J. RES. 161, relating to the stabilization of the cost of living, by guaranteeing the farmer's cost of production under this legislation.

On Sep 29, 1942, the Senate voted 48–43 (SJR 161). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 31–32, Republicans 15–14, Independents 1–0, Others 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 45 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
48
No
43
Did not vote
14
Date
Sep 29, 1942

By party

  • Democrats31 yes · 32 no · 12 didn’t vote
  • Republicans15 yes · 14 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no
  • Others1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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