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Senate roll call 22 · 76th Congress · May 9, 1939

To amend H.R. 5269, appropriations for the department of agriculture, by increasing the appropriation in this bill by the sum of $1,900,000 for the purpose of p

On May 9, 1939, the Senate voted 31–39 (HR 5269). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 25–26, Republicans 3–14, Others 2–0, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 28 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
31
No
39
Did not vote
24
Date
May 9, 1939

By party

  • Democrats25 yes · 26 no · 17 didn’t vote
  • Republicans3 yes · 14 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Others2 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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Capitol Receipts, “To amend H.R. 5269, appropriations for the…: Senate Vote, May 9, 1939,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/76-S-22/to-amend-h-r-5269-appropriations-for-the-department (accessed 2026-10-17).