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Senate roll call 8 · 77th Congress · Mar 7, 1941

To amend H.R. 1776, by adding, "nothing in this act shall be construed to authorize or permit the authorization of the granting of any aid to the union of sovie

On Mar 7, 1941, the Senate voted 35–56 (HR 1776). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 9–55, Republicans 26–2, Independents 0–1, Others 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 11 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
35
No
56
Did not vote
14
Date
Mar 7, 1941

By party

  • Democrats9 yes · 55 no · 11 didn’t vote
  • Republicans26 yes · 2 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no
  • Others1 yes · 0 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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