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House roll call 158 · 76th Congress · May 24, 1940

To pass H.R. 9850, a bill to expedite the strengthening of the national defense.

On May 24, 1940, the House voted 392–1 (HR 9850). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 237–0, Republicans 152–0, Others 3–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes.

During the 76th Congress (1939–1940), Franklin D. Roosevelt was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
392
No
1
Did not vote
33
Date
May 24, 1940

By party

  • Democrats237 yes · 0 no · 21 didn’t vote
  • Republicans152 yes · 0 no · 12 didn’t vote
  • Others3 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

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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