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Senate roll call 261 · 76th Congress · Oct 2, 1940

To agree to conference report on S. 162 a bill to protect producers, manufacturers, distributors, and consumers from the unrevealed presence of substitutes and

On Oct 2, 1940, the Senate voted 31–18 (S 162). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 30–18, Republicans 8–10, Others 2–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 26 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

31

No

18

Did not vote

27

Date

Oct 2, 1940

From Voteview roll call records.