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Senate roll call 189 · 76th Congress · May 21, 1940

To amend H.R. 9209, a bill making military appropriations, by striking the following: "toward the acquisition of lands, as authorized by the act of july 26, 193

On May 21, 1940, the Senate voted 30–36 (HR 9209). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 20–27, Republicans 8–8, Others 2–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 28 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

30

No

36

Did not vote

24

Date

May 21, 1940

From Voteview roll call records.