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House roll call 113 · 76th Congress · Mar 6, 1940

To pass H.R. 4868, a bill to amend the act to construct and operate railroads in alaska, by authorizing $30,000 for the construction of tourist facilities in MT

On Mar 6, 1940, the House voted 173–170 (HR 4868). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 174–41, Republicans 11–142, Others 2–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 52 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
173
No
170
Did not vote
31
Date
Mar 6, 1940

By party

  • Democrats174 yes · 41 no · 19 didn’t vote
  • Republicans11 yes · 142 no · 12 didn’t vote
  • Others2 yes · 1 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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