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Senate roll call 100 · 77th Congress · Jan 9, 1942

To amend H.R. 5990, by adding the following proviso: "notwithstanding any other provision of this or any other law, no action shall be taken under this act by

On Jan 9, 1942, the Senate voted 48–37 (HR 5990). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 36–27, Republicans 17–10, Independents 0–1, Others 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 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
48
No
37
Did not vote
15
Date
Jan 9, 1942

By party

  • Democrats36 yes · 27 no · 12 didn’t vote
  • Republicans17 yes · 10 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no
  • 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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