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Senate roll call 18 · 76th Congress · Apr 4, 1939

Confirmation of the nomination of william o. Douglas, of connecticut, to be associate justice of the supreme court of the United States.

On Apr 4, 1939, the Senate voted 62–4. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 62–0, Republicans 11–4, Others 3–0, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 4 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
62
No
4
Did not vote
21
Date
Apr 4, 1939

By party

  • Democrats62 yes · 0 no · 11 didn’t vote
  • Republicans11 yes · 4 no · 10 didn’t vote
  • Others3 yes · 0 no
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Voted present

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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