To amend H.R. 8202, by requiring that 85 per cent of the appropriation set aside for the removal of surplus agricultural commodities should be devoted to the ST

On Mar 21, 1940, the Senate voted 79–0 (HR 8202). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 65–0, Republicans 22–0, Others 3–0, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes.

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

Yes: 79
No: 0
Did not vote: 12
Date: Mar 21, 1940

By party

Democrats65 yes · 0 no · 8 didn’t vote
Republicans22 yes · 0 no · 4 didn’t vote
Others3 yes · 0 no
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

How each senator voted: Yes

Voted present

Henry Styles (Styles) Bridges R-NH

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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