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Senate roll call 95 · 77th Congress · Dec 18, 1941

To amend S. 2126, extension of military service and registration of manpower, by raising the lower age limit for selective service from 19 to 21, (this pertain

On Dec 18, 1941, the Senate voted 33–49 (S 2126). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 19–44, Republicans 16–11, Independents 1–0, Others 1–0. 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
33
No
49
Did not vote
15
Date
Dec 18, 1941

By party

  • Democrats19 yes · 44 no · 12 didn’t vote
  • Republicans16 yes · 11 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 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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