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Senate roll call 40 · 77th Congress · Jun 3, 1941

To pass S. 937, a bill to amend section 204 of the sugar act of 1937, by establishing sugar quotas.

On Jun 3, 1941, the Senate voted 45–26 (S 937). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 33–28, Republicans 20–6, Independents 1–0, Others 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 34 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
45
No
26
Did not vote
16
Date
Jun 3, 1941

By party

  • Democrats33 yes · 28 no · 13 didn’t vote
  • Republicans20 yes · 6 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no
  • Others1 yes · 0 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 pass S. 937, a bill to amend section 204…: Senate Vote, Jun 3, 1941,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/77-S-40/to-pass-s-937-a-bill-to-amend-section (accessed 2026-10-16).

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