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Senate roll call 211 · 76th Congress · Jun 18, 1940

To amend H.R. 10039, revenue bill of 1940, by prohibiting the purchase by the government of foreign silver.

On Jun 18, 1940, the Senate voted 35–46 (HR 10039). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 16–52, Republicans 22–1, Others 3–0, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 17 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
35
No
46
Did not vote
9
Date
Jun 18, 1940

By party

  • Democrats16 yes · 52 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Republicans22 yes · 1 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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