To amend H.R. 3368, by making it necessary for the office of government reports to return to Congress for annual appropriations.

On May 20, 1941, the Senate voted 22–36 (HR 3368). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 6–41, Republicans 21–0, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 6 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: 22
No: 36
Did not vote: 22
Date: May 20, 1941

By party

Democrats6 yes · 41 no · 17 didn’t vote
Republicans21 yes · 0 no · 4 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Francis Thomas Maloney D-CT voted yes
David Ignatius Walsh D-MA voted yes
George Lovic Pierce Radcliffe D-MD voted yes
Patrick Anthony (Pat) Mccarran D-NV voted yes
Carter Glass D-VA voted yes
Harry Flood Byrd D-VA voted yes

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. 3368, by making it necessary…: Senate Vote, May 20, 1941,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/77-S-37/to-amend-h-r-3368-by-making-it-necessary (accessed 2026-10-16).