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Senate roll call 111 · 77th Congress · Jan 28, 1942

To amend S. 2208, by extending the privilege of free postage to all soldiers whether their service was external or internal.

On Jan 28, 1942, the Senate voted 74–3 (S 2208). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 58–3, Republicans 26–0, Independents 1–0, Others 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 3 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
74
No
3
Did not vote
18
Date
Jan 28, 1942

By party

  • Democrats58 yes · 3 no · 14 didn’t vote
  • Republicans26 yes · 0 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 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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