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Senate roll call 239 · 76th Congress · Aug 28, 1940

To amend S. 4164 by giving the President the authority immediately upon the passage of S. 4164 to issue a call for 400,000 volunteers. Calls for 400,000 volunt

On Aug 28, 1940, the Senate voted 41–43 (S 4164). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 29–34, Republicans 10–10, Others 3–0, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 39 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
41
No
43
Did not vote
12
Date
Aug 28, 1940

By party

  • Democrats29 yes · 34 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Republicans10 yes · 10 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Others3 yes · 0 no
  • Independents1 yes · 0 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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