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Senate roll call 164 · 76th Congress · Apr 4, 1940

To amend H.J.RES. 407 by adding the following "provided, that no commodity or article shall be included in any foreign-trade agreement entered into which permit

On Apr 4, 1940, the Senate voted 36–42 (HJR 407). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 17–47, Republicans 23–0, 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
36
No
42
Did not vote
11
Date
Apr 4, 1940

By party

  • Democrats17 yes · 47 no · 7 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

Voted present

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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