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Senate roll call 10 · 78th Congress · Mar 1, 1943

To amend S. 17, a bill to increase pay of policemen and firemen in the district of columbia.

On Mar 1, 1943, the Senate voted 40–31 (S 17). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 13–27, Republicans 28–3, Others 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 16 members voted against their own party.

During the 78th Congress (1943–1944), Franklin D. Roosevelt was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
40
No
31
Did not vote
21
Date
Mar 1, 1943

By party

  • Democrats13 yes · 27 no · 15 didn’t vote
  • Republicans28 yes · 3 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Others0 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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