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House roll call 18 · 76th Congress · Mar 8, 1939

To amend H.R. 4425, a bill to provide for reorganization of governmental agencies, by prohibiting implementation of the proposed reorganization plan if, within

On Mar 8, 1939, the House voted 193–209 (HR 4425). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 34–218, Republicans 168–0, Others 2–2. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 34 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
193
No
209
Did not vote
26
Date
Mar 8, 1939

By party

  • Democrats34 yes · 218 no · 17 didn’t vote
  • Republicans168 yes · 0 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Others2 yes · 2 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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