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Senate roll call 80 · 77th Congress · Nov 7, 1941

To amend H.J. RES. 237, a bill to modify the neutrality act, by repealing section 2 of the neutrality act of 1939, which applies to commerce with states engaged

On Nov 7, 1941, the Senate voted 38–50 (HJR 237). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 19–46, Republicans 22–6, Independents 0–1, Others 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 25 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
38
No
50
Did not vote
12
Date
Nov 7, 1941

By party

  • Democrats19 yes · 46 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Republicans22 yes · 6 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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