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Senate roll call 113 · 78th Congress · Dec 2, 1943

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On Dec 2, 1943, the Senate voted 36–39 (S 1285). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 39–9, Republicans 0–33. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 9 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
36
No
39
Did not vote
19
Date
Dec 2, 1943

By party

  • Democrats39 yes · 9 no · 11 didn’t vote
  • Republicans0 yes · 33 no · 7 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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