To pass H.J. RES. 321, declaring a state of war to exist between the United States and the government of rumania.

On Jun 4, 1942, the Senate voted 73–0 (HJR 321). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 64–0, Republicans 29–0, Independents 1–0, Others 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes.

During the 77th Congress (1941–1942), Franklin D. Roosevelt was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes: 73
No: 0
Did not vote: 13
Date: Jun 4, 1942

By party

Democrats64 yes · 0 no · 11 didn’t vote
Republicans29 yes · 0 no · 2 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no
Others1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

How each senator voted: Yes

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To pass H.J. RES. 321, declaring a state of…: Senate Vote, Jun 4, 1942,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/77-S-140/to-pass-h-j-res-321-declaring-a-state (accessed 2026-10-15).