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House roll call 26 · 76th Congress · Mar 22, 1939

To amend H.R. 5219, second deficiency appropriation bill of 1939, by striking the proposed appropriation of $18,000 to the children's bureau which was to be use

On Mar 22, 1939, the House voted 167–189 (HR 5219). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 34–192, Republicans 145–9, Others 2–2. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 43 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
167
No
189
Did not vote
30
Date
Mar 22, 1939

By party

  • Democrats34 yes · 192 no · 20 didn’t vote
  • Republicans145 yes · 9 no · 10 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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Capitol Receipts, “To amend H.R. 5219, second deficiency…: House Vote, Mar 22, 1939,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/76-H-26/to-amend-h-r-5219-second-deficiency-appropriation-bill (accessed 2026-10-17).