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Senate roll call 81 · 77th Congress · Nov 7, 1941

To amend H.J. RES. 237, by eliminating those sections of the committee amendment modifying the neutrality legislation of 1939.

On Nov 7, 1941, the Senate voted 38–49 (HJR 237). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 18–46, Republicans 23–5, Independents 0–1, Others 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 23 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
49
Did not vote
13
Date
Nov 7, 1941

By party

  • Democrats18 yes · 46 no · 10 didn’t vote
  • Republicans23 yes · 5 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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