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House roll call 82 · 76th Congress · Jul 20, 1939

To pass S. 1871, a bill to prevent pernicious political activities (the hatch act).

On Jul 20, 1939, the House voted 241–134 (S 1871). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 84–141, Republicans 164–1, Others 2–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 85 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
241
No
134
Did not vote
31
Date
Jul 20, 1939

By party

  • Democrats84 yes · 141 no · 20 didn’t vote
  • Republicans164 yes · 1 no · 11 didn’t vote
  • Others2 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

And 5 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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