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Senate roll call 111 · 78th Congress · Nov 30, 1943

To amend S. 1285 by providing that the members of the merchant marine would remain within the provisions of the measure, and would be entitled to vote, but elim

On Nov 30, 1943, the Senate voted 40–35 (S 1285). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 40–6, Republicans 2–31. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 8 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
40
No
35
Did not vote
21
Date
Nov 30, 1943

By party

  • Democrats40 yes · 6 no · 13 didn’t vote
  • Republicans2 yes · 31 no · 7 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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