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Senate roll call 142 · 76th Congress · Mar 15, 1940

To amend S. 3046 by placing restrictions on the political activities of state employees similar to those invoked against federal employees. The amendment provi

On Mar 15, 1940, the Senate voted 47–30 (S 3046). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 25–32, Republicans 23–0, Others 2–1, Independents 1–0. 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
47
No
30
Did not vote
20
Date
Mar 15, 1940

By party

  • Democrats25 yes · 32 no · 16 didn’t vote
  • Republicans23 yes · 0 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Others2 yes · 1 no
  • Independents1 yes · 0 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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