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Senate roll call 175 · 76th Congress · Apr 16, 1940

To pass H.R. 7079.

On Apr 16, 1940, the Senate voted 47–21 (HR 7079). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 51–5, Republicans 4–16, Others 2–0, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 9 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

47

No

21

Did not vote

18

Date

Apr 16, 1940

From Voteview roll call records.