To amend H.J. RES. 237, by substituting the following proviso: "that the neutrality act of 1939 is hereby repealed; but offenses committed under such act prior

On Nov 7, 1941, the Senate voted 11–78 (HJR 237). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 7–59, Republicans 4–24, Independents 0–1, Others 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 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: 11
No: 78
Did not vote: 12
Date: Nov 7, 1941

By party

Democrats7 yes · 59 no · 9 didn’t vote
Republicans4 yes · 24 no · 3 didn’t vote
Independents0 yes · 1 no
Others0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

Clyde LaVerne Herring D-IA voted yes
Joseph Hurst Ball R-MN voted yes
Harry S. Truman D-MO voted yes
Joel Bennett Clark D-MO voted yes
Henry Styles (Styles) Bridges R-NH voted yes
William Howell Smathers D-NJ voted yes
John Chandler (Chan) Gurney R-SD voted yes
Kenneth Douglas Mckellar D-TN voted yes
Elbert Duncan Thomas D-UT voted yes
Warren Robinson Austin R-VT voted yes
Joseph Christopher O'Mahoney D-WY voted yes

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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