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Senate roll call 115 · 78th Congress · Dec 3, 1943

To amend S. 1285, by changing the mechanism for voting under the act. It would authorize the absentee voter to designate, through power of attorney, to his fat

On Dec 3, 1943, the Senate voted 30–50 (S 1285). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 3–48, Republicans 29–4. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 7 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

30

No

50

Did not vote

18

Date

Dec 3, 1943

From Voteview roll call records.