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House roll call 82 · 77th Congress · Jan 8, 1942

To amend H.R. 5727, by establishing the position of asst. SEC. Of war to administer the civilian defense program.

On Jan 8, 1942, the House voted 178–179 (HR 5727). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 44–166, Republicans 134–8, Others 0–5. 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
178
No
179
Did not vote
27
Date
Jan 8, 1942

By party

  • Democrats44 yes · 166 no · 21 didn’t vote
  • Republicans134 yes · 8 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 5 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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