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Senate roll call 152 · 76th Congress · Mar 21, 1940

To uphold a decision by the presiding officer of the Senate, the question was whether or not an amendment to H.R. 8202 offerred by senator la follette violated

On Mar 21, 1940, the Senate voted 59–18 (HR 8202). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 48–10, Republicans 16–6, Others 0–3, Independents 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 16 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
59
No
18
Did not vote
18
Date
Mar 21, 1940

By party

  • Democrats48 yes · 10 no · 14 didn’t vote
  • Republicans16 yes · 6 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 3 no
  • Independents0 yes · 1 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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