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Senate roll call 103 · 78th Congress · Nov 16, 1943

To amend S. 1457, by striking from the legislation the requirement that the authorized appropriation be spent.

On Nov 16, 1943, the Senate voted 34–38 (S 1457). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 14–30, Republicans 21–8. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 22 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
34
No
38
Did not vote
26
Date
Nov 16, 1943

By party

  • Democrats14 yes · 30 no · 14 didn’t vote
  • Republicans21 yes · 8 no · 11 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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