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House roll call 86 · 77th Congress · Jan 19, 1942

To recommit conference report on S. 1936 with instructions to insist on house amendments transferring the position of director of civilian defense to the office

On Jan 19, 1942, the House voted 167–172 (S 1936). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 33–165, Republicans 135–9, Others 3–2. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 42 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
167
No
172
Did not vote
27
Date
Jan 19, 1942

By party

  • Democrats33 yes · 165 no · 19 didn’t vote
  • Republicans135 yes · 9 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Others3 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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Capitol Receipts, “To recommit conference report on S. 1936…: House Vote, Jan 19, 1942,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/77-H-86/to-recommit-conference-report-on-s-1936-with-instructions (accessed 2026-10-15).

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