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Senate roll call 89 · 77th Congress · Dec 11, 1941

To pass S.J. RES. 117, which removes restrictions on the use, and terms of service, of units and members of the army of the United States.

On Dec 11, 1941, the Senate voted 86–0 (SJR 117). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 64–0, Republicans 26–0, Independents 1–0, Others 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes.

During the 77th Congress (1941–1942), Franklin D. Roosevelt was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
86
No
0
Did not vote
16
Date
Dec 11, 1941

By party

  • Democrats64 yes · 0 no · 11 didn’t vote
  • Republicans26 yes · 0 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no
  • Others1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

How each senator voted: Yes

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To pass S.J. RES. 117, which removes…: Senate Vote, Dec 11, 1941,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/77-S-89/to-pass-s-j-res-117-which-removes-restrictions (accessed 2026-10-17).