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Senate roll call 116 · 78th Congress · Dec 3, 1943

To amend S. 1285, by requiring that the method for absentee voting must be provided and regulated by the states rather than the federal government.

On Dec 3, 1943, the Senate voted 42–37 (S 1285). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 25–27, Republicans 18–12. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 37 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

42

No

37

Did not vote

18

Date

Dec 3, 1943

From Voteview roll call records.