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Senate roll call 161 · 76th Congress · Apr 3, 1940

To amend j.j.res. 407, by changing the procedure by which hearings are held on trade agreements under the act. The amendment would provide that these hearings w

On Apr 3, 1940, the Senate voted 35–42 (HJR 407). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 16–45, Republicans 21–1, Others 3–0, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 17 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

35

No

42

Did not vote

13

Date

Apr 3, 1940

From Voteview roll call records.