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Senate roll call 186 · 78th Congress · Jun 7, 1944

To amend S. 1764, by adding the following: "it shall be an adequate defense to any suit or action brought under subsections (b), (e), or (f) (2) of this sectio

On Jun 7, 1944, the Senate voted 47–27 (S 1764). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 21–24, Republicans 29–4, Others 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 25 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
47
No
27
Did not vote
23
Date
Jun 7, 1944

By party

  • Democrats21 yes · 24 no · 15 didn’t vote
  • Republicans29 yes · 4 no · 8 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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