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Senate roll call 139 · 76th Congress · Mar 14, 1940

To amend S. 3046 by limiting the political contributions of individuals and officers of corporations to $5,000.

On Mar 14, 1940, the Senate voted 40–38 (S 3046). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 43–21, Republicans 1–21, Others 3–0, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 22 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

40

No

38

Did not vote

12

Date

Mar 14, 1940

From Voteview roll call records.