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House roll call 60 · 77th Congress · Aug 5, 1941

To pass S. 1579, authorizing the President of the United States to requisition such property as may be required for the defense of the United States.

On Aug 5, 1941, the House voted 241–136 (S 1579). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 218–12, Republicans 25–126, Others 2–3. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 37 members voted against their own party.

During the 77th Congress (1941–1942), Franklin D. Roosevelt was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
241
No
136
Did not vote
23
Date
Aug 5, 1941

By party

  • Democrats218 yes · 12 no · 15 didn’t vote
  • Republicans25 yes · 126 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Others2 yes · 3 no

Who broke with their party

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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