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House roll call 87 · 76th Congress · Aug 3, 1939

To pass H. RES. 266- the rule for consideration of S. 591, a bill to grant the U.S. Housing authority the opportunity to increase its bond powers by about $800

On Aug 3, 1939, the House voted 170–191 (HRE 266). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 174–58, Republicans 11–147, Others 4–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 69 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
191
Did not vote
29
Date
Aug 3, 1939

By party

  • Democrats174 yes · 58 no · 18 didn’t vote
  • Republicans11 yes · 147 no · 11 didn’t vote
  • Others4 yes · 0 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 pass H. RES. 266- the rule for…: House Vote, Aug 3, 1939,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/76-H-87/to-pass-h-res-266-the-rule-for-consideration (accessed 2026-10-17).