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Senate roll call 230 · 76th Congress · Aug 21, 1940

To decide a point of order raised against an amendment to S.4164 which would have authorized the President in a national emergency to "draft capital." it was a

On Aug 21, 1940, the Senate voted 54–23 (S 4164). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 40–15, Republicans 15–7, Others 0–3, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 22 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

54

No

23

Did not vote

21

Date

Aug 21, 1940

From Voteview roll call records.