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Senate roll call 25 · 78th Congress · May 5, 1943

To recommit S. 796 to the committee on the judiciary, with instructions that the committee report the bill back, either favorably or unfavorably, on or before t

On May 5, 1943, the Senate voted 27–52 (S 796). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 19–30, Republicans 9–25, Others 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 28 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
27
No
52
Did not vote
18
Date
May 5, 1943

By party

  • Democrats19 yes · 30 no · 11 didn’t vote
  • Republicans9 yes · 25 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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