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House roll call 45 · 76th Congress · May 18, 1939

To amend H.R. 6264, a bill authorizing public works on rivers and harbors, by eliminating an appropriation of $12,500,000 for the construction of a canal connec

On May 18, 1939, the House voted 204–160 (HR 6264). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 62–159, Republicans 150–11, Others 3–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 73 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
204
No
160
Did not vote
28
Date
May 18, 1939

By party

  • Democrats62 yes · 159 no · 19 didn’t vote
  • Republicans150 yes · 11 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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