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Senate roll call 157 · 76th Congress · Mar 29, 1940

To amend H.J.RES. 407, extension of reciprocal trade agreements act, by adding the following provisions: "no foreign trade agreement hereafter entered into unde

On Mar 29, 1940, the Senate voted 41–44 (HJR 407). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 20–48, Republicans 23–0, Others 3–0, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 20 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
41
No
44
Did not vote
9
Date
Mar 29, 1940

By party

  • Democrats20 yes · 48 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Republicans23 yes · 0 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Others3 yes · 0 no
  • 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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