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Senate roll call 99 · 77th Congress · Jan 9, 1942

To amend H.R. 5990, a bill to set price controls, by requiring the President to consult with the secretary of agriculture, rather than require the secretary's a

On Jan 9, 1942, the Senate voted 39–46 (HR 5990). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 29–34, Republicans 10–17, Independents 1–0, Others 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 39 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
39
No
46
Did not vote
15
Date
Jan 9, 1942

By party

  • Democrats29 yes · 34 no · 12 didn’t vote
  • Republicans10 yes · 17 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no
  • Others0 yes · 1 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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