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Senate roll call 28 · 76th Congress · May 25, 1939

To amend S. 2009, a bill to amend the interstate commerce act. The amendment provides that "all forms of water transportation, except joint rail-and-water rat

On May 25, 1939, the Senate voted 22–57 (S 2009). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 16–42, Republicans 8–14, Others 1–2, Independents 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 24 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

22

No

57

Did not vote

18

Date

May 25, 1939

From Voteview roll call records.