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House roll call 68 · 77th Congress · Oct 17, 1941

To pass H.J. RES. 237, a resolution amending the neutrality act of 1939, by permitting the arming of merchant vessels.

On Oct 17, 1941, the House voted 259–138 (HJR 237). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 219–21, Republicans 39–114, Others 2–4. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 60 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
259
No
138
Did not vote
27
Date
Oct 17, 1941

By party

  • Democrats219 yes · 21 no · 17 didn’t vote
  • Republicans39 yes · 114 no · 10 didn’t vote
  • Others2 yes · 4 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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