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Senate roll call 3 · 76th Congress · Jan 27, 1939

To amend H.J.RES. 83, an appropriation bill for work relief, by increasing the appropriation for relief purposes

On Jan 27, 1939, the Senate voted 46–47 (HJR 83). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 42–27, Republicans 2–21, Others 2–1, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 29 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
46
No
47
Did not vote
8
Date
Jan 27, 1939

By party

  • Democrats42 yes · 27 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Republicans2 yes · 21 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Others2 yes · 1 no
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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