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Senate roll call 81 · 78th Congress · Jul 6, 1943

To reconsider senator taft's amendment to a committee amendment to H.J. RES. 147. The amendment contained provisions against grade labeling and the elimination

On Jul 6, 1943, the Senate voted 33–32 (HJR 147). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 17–25, Republicans 19–10, Others 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 27 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
33
No
32
Did not vote
30
Date
Jul 6, 1943

By party

  • Democrats17 yes · 25 no · 18 didn’t vote
  • Republicans19 yes · 10 no · 12 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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