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Senate roll call 28 · 77th Congress · May 7, 1941

To amend H.R. 3025, treasury and post office, to provide increased funds for trans-atlantic airmail service.

On May 7, 1941, the Senate voted 35–44 (HR 3205). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 35–25, Republicans 5–23, Independents 0–1, Others 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 30 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
35
No
44
Did not vote
17
Date
May 7, 1941

By party

  • Democrats35 yes · 25 no · 14 didn’t vote
  • Republicans5 yes · 23 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no
  • Others0 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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Capitol Receipts, “To amend H.R. 3025, treasury and post…: Senate Vote, May 7, 1941,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/77-S-28/to-amend-h-r-3025-treasury-and-post-office (accessed 2026-10-17).