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Senate roll call 131 · 76th Congress · Mar 7, 1940

To amend S. 3046, by prohibiting any employee, officer in the executive branch of the federal government, or any agency or department thereof, from taking any a

On Mar 7, 1940, the Senate voted 35–42 (S 3046). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 39–24, Republicans 1–21, Others 0–2, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 25 members voted against their own party.

During the 76th Congress (1939–1940), Franklin D. Roosevelt was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
35
No
42
Did not vote
14
Date
Mar 7, 1940

By party

  • Democrats39 yes · 24 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Republicans1 yes · 21 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 2 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 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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