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Senate roll call 147 · 78th Congress · Feb 8, 1944

To pass S. 1612, a bill to amend the act of sept. 16, 1942, which provided a method of wartime voting by members of the armed forces.

On Feb 8, 1944, the Senate voted 47–38 (S 1612). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 41–17, Republicans 10–24, Others 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 27 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
47
No
38
Did not vote
10
Date
Feb 8, 1944

By party

  • Democrats41 yes · 17 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Republicans10 yes · 24 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 0 no

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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