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Senate roll call 197 · 76th Congress · May 31, 1940

To pass H.J.RES. 551, enabling reorganization plan no. V to take effect.

On May 31, 1940, the Senate voted 56–4 (HJR 551). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 59–2, Republicans 15–0, Others 1–2, Independents 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 2 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
56
No
4
Did not vote
21
Date
May 31, 1940

By party

  • Democrats59 yes · 2 no · 12 didn’t vote
  • Republicans15 yes · 0 no · 9 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

Voted present

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To pass H.J.RES. 551, enabling…: Senate Vote, May 31, 1940,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/76-S-197/to-pass-h-j-res-551-enabling-reorganization-plan (accessed 2026-10-17).