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Senate roll call 172 · 78th Congress · Mar 24, 1944

To suspend Senate rule, H.R. 4070, in order to offer an amendment to HR 4070 which would bring under the comptroller general's office those agencies of governme

On Mar 24, 1944, the Senate voted 34–19 (HR 4070). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 27–0, Democrats 6–19, Others 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 6 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
19
Did not vote
47
Date
Mar 24, 1944

By party

  • Democrats6 yes · 19 no · 34 didn’t vote
  • Republicans27 yes · 0 no · 13 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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