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Senate roll call 241 · 76th Congress · Aug 28, 1940

To amend S. 4164 by deferring conscription until january 1, 1941, while a campaign for volunteers proceeds under presidential proclamation.

On Aug 28, 1940, the Senate voted 35–50 (S 4164). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 22–46, Republicans 12–11, Others 2–0, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 33 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
50
Did not vote
10
Date
Aug 28, 1940

By party

  • Democrats22 yes · 46 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Republicans12 yes · 11 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Others2 yes · 0 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 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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