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Senate roll call 242 · 76th Congress · Aug 28, 1940

To pass S. 4164.

On Aug 28, 1940, the Senate voted 58–31 (S 4164). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 50–18, Republicans 11–12, Others 0–3, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 29 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

58

No

31

Did not vote

9

Date

Aug 28, 1940

From Voteview roll call records.