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Senate roll call 39 · 76th Congress · Jun 26, 1939

To amend H.R. 3325, a bill relating to the stabilization of the dollar, by requiring the government to buy silver at $1.16 per ounce (silver was then selling on

On Jun 26, 1939, the Senate voted 26–52 (HR 3325). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 25–39, Republicans 4–18, Others 3–0, Independents 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 29 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
26
No
52
Did not vote
12
Date
Jun 26, 1939

By party

  • Democrats25 yes · 39 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Republicans4 yes · 18 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

Voted present

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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