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House roll call 106 · 76th Congress · Feb 9, 1940

To pass H.R. 960, extending the classified executive civil service of the U.S.

On Feb 9, 1940, the House voted 215–110 (HR 960). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 204–28, Republicans 35–109, Others 3–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 63 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
215
No
110
Did not vote
39
Date
Feb 9, 1940

By party

  • Democrats204 yes · 28 no · 21 didn’t vote
  • Republicans35 yes · 109 no · 18 didn’t vote
  • Others3 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Voted present

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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