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Senate roll call 36 · 76th Congress · Jun 12, 1939

To amend H.R. 6392, a bill making appropriations for the state department, by increasing the appropriation for the office of the secretary of commerce from $381

On Jun 12, 1939, the Senate voted 41–23 (HR 6392). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 43–7, Republicans 1–21, Others 1–0, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 8 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
41
No
23
Did not vote
25
Date
Jun 12, 1939

By party

  • Democrats43 yes · 7 no · 20 didn’t vote
  • Republicans1 yes · 21 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 0 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • 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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