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Senate roll call 98 · 77th Congress · Dec 18, 1941

To pass H.R. 6215, a bill to amend the selective training and service act of 1940, by providing for the extension of liability for military service and for the

On Dec 18, 1941, the Senate voted 79–2 (HR 6215). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 61–1, Republicans 27–1, Independents 1–0, Others 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 2 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
79
No
2
Did not vote
16
Date
Dec 18, 1941

By party

  • Democrats61 yes · 1 no · 13 didn’t vote
  • Republicans27 yes · 1 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

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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