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Senate roll call 66 · 76th Congress · Jul 21, 1939

To pass S. 162, a bill to protect producers, manufacturers, distributors, and consumers from the unrevealed presence of substitutes and mixtures in manufactured

On Jul 21, 1939, the Senate voted 48–23 (S 162). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 42–15, Republicans 9–10, Others 3–0, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 24 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
48
No
23
Did not vote
20
Date
Jul 21, 1939

By party

  • Democrats42 yes · 15 no · 14 didn’t vote
  • Republicans9 yes · 10 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Others3 yes · 0 no
  • Independents1 yes · 0 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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