To pass H.J. RES. 556, concerning the maintenance of the monroe doctrine.

On Jun 18, 1940, the House voted 381–8 (HJR 556). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 238–1, Republicans 139–7, Others 4–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 8 members voted against their own party.

During the 76th Congress (1939–1940), Franklin D. Roosevelt was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes: 381
No: 8
Did not vote: 35
Date: Jun 18, 1940

By party

Democrats238 yes · 1 no · 18 didn’t vote
Republicans139 yes · 7 no · 17 didn’t vote
Others4 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Clare Eugene Hoffman R-MI voted no
Frederick Van Ness Bradley R-MI voted no
John Francis Harter R-NY voted no
John Crain Kunkel R-PA voted no
Charles Hawks Jr. R-WI voted no
John Charles Schafer R-WI voted no
Lewis Dominic Thill R-WI voted no
Andrew Edmiston D-WV voted no

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Voted present

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To pass H.J. RES. 556, concerning the…: House Vote, Jun 18, 1940,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/76-H-183/to-pass-h-j-res-556-concerning-the-maintenance (accessed 2026-10-17).