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House roll call 63 · 77th Congress · Aug 12, 1941

To pass H.J. RES. 222, amendment to the selective service and training act, extending the term of service in the national guard reserve forces, and regular army

On Aug 12, 1941, the House voted 203–202 (HJR 222). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 189–70, Republicans 21–135, Others 1–4. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 91 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
203
No
202
Did not vote
22
Date
Aug 12, 1941

By party

  • Democrats189 yes · 70 no · 13 didn’t vote
  • Republicans21 yes · 135 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 4 no

Who broke with their party

And 11 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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