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House roll call 81 · 77th Congress · Jan 8, 1942

To amend H.R. 5727, the civilian defense bill, by eliminating from the office of civilian defense the position of director of civilian defense and vesting autho

On Jan 8, 1942, the House voted 187–169 (HR 5727). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 47–162, Republicans 138–5, Others 2–2. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 52 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
187
No
169
Did not vote
25
Date
Jan 8, 1942

By party

  • Democrats47 yes · 162 no · 19 didn’t vote
  • Republicans138 yes · 5 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Others2 yes · 2 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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