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House roll call 26 · 77th Congress · May 7, 1941

To pass H.R. 4466, authorizing the acquisition of domestic and foreign merchant vessels.

On May 7, 1941, the House voted 265–121 (HR 4466). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 216–20, Republicans 51–106, Others 4–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 71 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
265
No
121
Did not vote
24
Date
May 7, 1941

By party

  • Democrats216 yes · 20 no · 17 didn’t vote
  • Republicans51 yes · 106 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Others4 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Voted present

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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