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House roll call 3 · 76th Congress · Jan 23, 1939

To amend H.R. 2868, the first deficiency appropriation bill, 1939, by striking a provision of $3,500,000 for the acquisition of land and erection of a new build

On Jan 23, 1939, the House voted 170–192 (HR 2868). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 28–217, Republicans 166–0, Others 3–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 28 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
170
No
192
Did not vote
27
Date
Jan 23, 1939

By party

  • Democrats28 yes · 217 no · 18 didn’t vote
  • Republicans166 yes · 0 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Others3 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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Capitol Receipts, “To amend H.R. 2868, the first deficiency…: House Vote, Jan 23, 1939,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/76-H-3/to-amend-h-r-2868-the-first-deficiency-appropriation (accessed 2026-10-17).