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Senate roll call 199 · 76th Congress · Jun 6, 1940

To amend S. 4025, expedition in strengthening the national defense, by providing for the creation of a commission of five, not only to advise the President, but

On Jun 6, 1940, the Senate voted 31–46 (S 4025). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 6–49, Republicans 23–0, Others 2–1, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 6 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

31

No

46

Did not vote

22

Date

Jun 6, 1940

From Voteview roll call records.