To pass S.J. RES. 116, the declaration of state of war with japan.

On Dec 8, 1941, the Senate voted 82–0 (SJR 116). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 65–0, Republicans 28–0, Independents 1–0, Others 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes.

During the 77th Congress (1941–1942), Franklin D. Roosevelt was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes: 82
No: 0
Did not vote: 13
Date: Dec 8, 1941

By party

Democrats65 yes · 0 no · 10 didn’t vote
Republicans28 yes · 0 no · 3 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no
Others1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

How each senator voted: Yes

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To pass S.J. RES. 116, the declaration of…: Senate Vote, Dec 8, 1941,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/77-S-85/to-pass-s-j-res-116-the-declaration-of (accessed 2026-10-16).