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Senate roll call 89 · 78th Congress · Sep 17, 1943

To amend H.R. 1203, elimination of private suits arising out of frauds against the United States, by permitting an informer or person having knowledge of fraud

On Sep 17, 1943, the Senate voted 18–39 (HR 1203). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 6–31, Republicans 13–9. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 15 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
18
No
39
Did not vote
39
Date
Sep 17, 1943

By party

  • Democrats6 yes · 31 no · 21 didn’t vote
  • Republicans13 yes · 9 no · 17 didn’t vote

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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