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Senate roll call 152 · 76th Congress · Mar 21, 1940

To uphold a decision by the presiding officer of the Senate, the question was whether or not an amendment to H.R. 8202 offerred by senator la follette violated

On Mar 21, 1940, the Senate voted 59–18 (HR 8202). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 48–10, Republicans 16–6, Others 0–3, Independents 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 16 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

59

No

18

Did not vote

18

Date

Mar 21, 1940

From Voteview roll call records.