To pass H.R. 9848, a bill to authorize construction or acquisition of naval aircraft and the construction of certain public works.

On May 28, 1940, the House voted 402–1 (HR 9848). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 243–0, Republicans 156–0, 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: 402
No: 1
Did not vote: 29
Date: May 28, 1940

By party

Democrats243 yes · 0 no · 18 didn’t vote
Republicans156 yes · 0 no · 11 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

Vito Anthony Marcantonio O-NY

Voted present

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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