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Senate roll call 27 · 78th Congress · May 5, 1943

To pass S. 796, a bill relating to the use and operation by the U.S. Of certain plants in the interest of the national defense.

On May 5, 1943, the Senate voted 63–16 (S 796). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 40–12, Republicans 30–4, Others 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 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

63

No

16

Did not vote

15

Date

May 5, 1943

From Voteview roll call records.