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Senate roll call 166 · 76th Congress · Apr 5, 1940

To amend H.J.RES. 407 clarifying and expanding the term "agricultural products" as specified in the trade agreements in the bill.

On Apr 5, 1940, the Senate voted 38–43 (HJR 407). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 19–49, Republicans 23–0, Others 3–0, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 19 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
43
Did not vote
9
Date
Apr 5, 1940

By party

  • Democrats19 yes · 49 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Republicans23 yes · 0 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Others3 yes · 0 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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