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Senate roll call 37 · 76th Congress · Jun 22, 1939

To amend H.R. 6851, the revenue act, by placing the burden of tax revenue on the "progressive" or "ability to pay" formula. (presiding officer broke the tie by

On Jun 22, 1939, the Senate voted 38–38 (HR 6851). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 25–34, Republicans 12–7, Others 3–0, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 32 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
38
No
38
Did not vote
14
Date
Jun 22, 1939

By party

  • Democrats25 yes · 34 no · 10 didn’t vote
  • Republicans12 yes · 7 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Others3 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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