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House roll call 51 · 76th Congress · May 25, 1939

To amend H.R. 6261, omnibus claims bill for relief of sundry claimants, by striking out that portion of the bill which carries out findings of the court of clai

On May 25, 1939, the House voted 172–160 (HR 6261). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 72–119, Republicans 100–37, Others 0–4. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 109 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
172
No
160
Did not vote
40
Date
May 25, 1939

By party

  • Democrats72 yes · 119 no · 29 didn’t vote
  • Republicans100 yes · 37 no · 11 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 4 no

Who broke with their party

And 29 more.

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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