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Senate roll call 83 · 77th Congress · Nov 7, 1941

To amend H.J. RES. 237, by repealing sections 2 and 3 of the neutrality act of 1939. Section 2 applies to commerce with states in armed conflict; section 3 pro

On Nov 7, 1941, the Senate voted 50–38 (HJR 237). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 47–18, Republicans 5–23, Independents 1–0, Others 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 23 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
50
No
38
Did not vote
12
Date
Nov 7, 1941

By party

  • Democrats47 yes · 18 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Republicans5 yes · 23 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no
  • Others0 yes · 1 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 amend H.J. RES. 237, by repealing…: Senate Vote, Nov 7, 1941,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/77-S-83/to-amend-h-j-res-237-by-repealing-sections (accessed 2026-10-16).

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