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Senate roll call 239 · 76th Congress · Aug 28, 1940

To amend S. 4164 by giving the President the authority immediately upon the passage of S. 4164 to issue a call for 400,000 volunteers. Calls for 400,000 volunt

On Aug 28, 1940, the Senate voted 41–43 (S 4164). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 29–34, Republicans 10–10, Others 3–0, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 39 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

41

No

43

Did not vote

12

Date

Aug 28, 1940

From Voteview roll call records.