The Archive · 1940

Monroe Doctrine Upheld

Washington, June 19.

By 238 votes to eight, the House of Representatives has approved legislation, virtually declaring the United States would vote to uphold the Monroe Doctrine.

The legislation does not mention any country, but Congressmen obvious! re mindful of Germany Previously, the House had rejected by 104 votes to 63, an amendment stating: That in wars of European powers, in matters relating to themselves, have never taken any part, nor does it comport with our policy "—Reuter.

Text read from the printed page and cleaned; old type leaves the occasional error.

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