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Senate roll call 138 · 78th Congress · Feb 4, 1944

To amend S. 1612, by requiring the voter using the federal ballot to insert the name of the candidate instead of merely writing in the name of the party.

On Feb 4, 1944, the Senate voted 39–45 (S 1612). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 12–44, Republicans 26–3, Others 1–0. 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

39

No

45

Did not vote

15

Date

Feb 4, 1944

From Voteview roll call records.