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Senate roll call 188 · 76th Congress · May 14, 1940

To pass H.CON.RES. 60, a concurrent resolution declaring that the Congress does not favor the reorganization plan no. IV transmitted to Congress by the presiden

On May 14, 1940, the Senate voted 34–46 (HCR 60). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 17–49, Republicans 21–0, Others 2–1, 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
34
No
46
Did not vote
10
Date
May 14, 1940

By party

  • Democrats17 yes · 49 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Republicans21 yes · 0 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Others2 yes · 1 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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Capitol Receipts, “To pass H.CON.RES. 60, a concurrent…: Senate Vote, May 14, 1940,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/76-S-188/to-pass-h-con-res-60-a-concurrent-resolution (accessed 2026-10-14).

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