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Senate roll call 20 · 77th Congress · Mar 20, 1941

To amend H.R. 3981, navy department and naval service, by striking out, "provided, that no part of this or any other appropriation contained in this act shall b

On Mar 20, 1941, the Senate voted 32–32 (HR 3981). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 33–9, Republicans 0–22, Independents 0–1, Others 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 9 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
32
No
32
Did not vote
29
Date
Mar 20, 1941

By party

  • Democrats33 yes · 9 no · 26 didn’t vote
  • Republicans0 yes · 22 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no
  • Others0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Voted present

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To amend H.R. 3981, navy department and…: Senate Vote, Mar 20, 1941,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/77-S-20/to-amend-h-r-3981-navy-department-and-naval (accessed 2026-10-17).

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