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Senate roll call 138 · 76th Congress · Mar 14, 1940

To amend S. 3046, by striking from the provisions of the bill the authority of the federal government to attempt to curtail the activity of individual employees

On Mar 14, 1940, the Senate voted 28–50 (S 3046). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 33–30, Republicans 0–23, Others 0–2, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 30 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
28
No
50
Did not vote
15
Date
Mar 14, 1940

By party

  • Democrats33 yes · 30 no · 10 didn’t vote
  • Republicans0 yes · 23 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

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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