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Senate roll call 78 · 76th Congress · Jul 28, 1939

To amend S. 2864, by repealing all provisions of existing statutes which permit or compel the government to by foreign silver.

On Jul 28, 1939, the Senate voted 38–41 (S 2864). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 17–41, Republicans 21–1, Others 3–0, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 18 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

38

No

41

Did not vote

15

Date

Jul 28, 1939

From Voteview roll call records.