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Senate roll call 153 · 77th Congress · Jul 15, 1942

To amend H.R. 7319, first supplemental national defense appropriations bill, by providing that appointment to the office of civilian defense in the future shall

On Jul 15, 1942, the Senate voted 31–23 (HR 7319). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 33–7, Republicans 1–17, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 8 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
31
No
23
Did not vote
40
Date
Jul 15, 1942

By party

  • Democrats33 yes · 7 no · 31 didn’t vote
  • Republicans1 yes · 17 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 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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