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Senate roll call 187 · 76th Congress · May 9, 1940

To pass S. 785, a bill to repeal the silver purchase act of 1934, and providing for the sale of silver.

On May 9, 1940, the Senate voted 45–36 (S 785). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 23–38, Republicans 22–1, Others 3–0, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 24 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

45

No

36

Did not vote

16

Date

May 9, 1940

From Voteview roll call records.