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Senate roll call 34 · 76th Congress · Jun 8, 1939

To amend S. 591, a bill to amend the U.S. Housing act of 1937, by reducing the appropriation by a total of $415,000,000 out of a total appropriation of $845,00

On Jun 8, 1939, the Senate voted 26–39 (S 591). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 15–39, Republicans 18–2, Others 0–2, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 17 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
26
No
39
Did not vote
22
Date
Jun 8, 1939

By party

  • Democrats15 yes · 39 no · 16 didn’t vote
  • Republicans18 yes · 2 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 2 no
  • Independents0 yes · 1 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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