To pass S.J. RES. 117, which removes restrictions on the use, and terms of service, of units and members of the army of the United States.

On Dec 11, 1941, the Senate voted 86–0 (SJR 117). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 64–0, Republicans 26–0, 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: 86
No: 0
Did not vote: 16
Date: Dec 11, 1941

By party

Democrats64 yes · 0 no · 11 didn’t vote
Republicans26 yes · 0 no · 5 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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