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House roll call 57 · 76th Congress · Jun 12, 1939

To amend H.R. 6577, a bill to provide revenue for the district of columbia, by reducing exemptions on the income tax for washington d.c.'s residents from $10,00

On Jun 12, 1939, the House voted 187–131 (HR 6577). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 57–126, Republicans 127–4, Others 3–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 61 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
187
No
131
Did not vote
34
Date
Jun 12, 1939

By party

  • Democrats57 yes · 126 no · 22 didn’t vote
  • Republicans127 yes · 4 no · 12 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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