To pass H.J.RES. 271 a joint resolution approving nonrecognition of the transfer of any geographic region in the western hemisphere from one non non-american po

On Jun 17, 1940, the Senate voted 76–0 (SJR 271). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 69–0, Republicans 22–0, Others 3–0, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes.

During the 76th Congress (1939–1940), Franklin D. Roosevelt was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes: 76
No: 0
Did not vote: 9
Date: Jun 17, 1940

By party

Democrats69 yes · 0 no · 4 didn’t vote
Republicans22 yes · 0 no · 5 didn’t vote
Others3 yes · 0 no
Independents1 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 H.J.RES. 271 a joint resolution…: Senate Vote, Jun 17, 1940,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/76-S-210/to-pass-h-j-res-271-a-joint-resolution (accessed 2026-10-15).