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Senate roll call 6 · 77th Congress · Mar 7, 1941

To amend H.R. 1776, by adding, "except in time of war, no member of the land or naval forces of the United States and no naval vessel or military or naval aircr

On Mar 7, 1941, the Senate voted 30–60 (HR 1776). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 8–55, Republicans 23–5, Independents 0–1, Others 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 13 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
30
No
60
Did not vote
15
Date
Mar 7, 1941

By party

  • Democrats8 yes · 55 no · 12 didn’t vote
  • Republicans23 yes · 5 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

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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