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Senate roll call 164 · 77th Congress · Sep 30, 1942

To amend S.J. RES. 161, by stating that if the President, in his discretion, in the interest of the war effort, believes it advisable and necessary to increase

On Sep 30, 1942, the Senate voted 31–50 (SJR 161). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 10–44, Republicans 19–6, Independents 1–0, Others 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 16 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

31

No

50

Did not vote

25

Date

Sep 30, 1942

From Voteview roll call records.