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House roll call 211 · 76th Congress · Sep 7, 1940

To amend H.R. 10132, by authorizing the President to require private firms to produce goods needed for the national defense, and to punish any firm or individua

On Sep 7, 1940, the House voted 330–83 (HR 10132). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 237–7, Republicans 89–76, Others 4–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 83 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
330
No
83
Did not vote
31
Date
Sep 7, 1940

By party

  • Democrats237 yes · 7 no · 20 didn’t vote
  • Republicans89 yes · 76 no · 11 didn’t vote
  • Others4 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

And 3 more.

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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