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Senate roll call 182 · 78th Congress · May 31, 1944

To consider H.R. 3931, a bill authorizing the construction, repair, and preservation of certain public works on rivers and harbors, and for other purposes.

On May 31, 1944, the Senate voted 21–45 (HR 3931). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 27–21, Republicans 0–27, Others 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 21 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
21
No
45
Did not vote
26
Date
May 31, 1944

By party

  • Democrats27 yes · 21 no · 12 didn’t vote
  • Republicans0 yes · 27 no · 14 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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