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Senate roll call 134 · 76th Congress · Mar 11, 1940

To amend S. 3046, by limiting the political activities of officers of corporations benefiting in any manner from tariffs, excise taxes, or import quotas; office

On Mar 11, 1940, the Senate voted 31–53 (S 3046). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 31–31, Republicans 0–23, Others 1–2, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 31 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
53
Did not vote
15
Date
Mar 11, 1940

By party

  • Democrats31 yes · 31 no · 11 didn’t vote
  • Republicans0 yes · 23 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 2 no
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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