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Senate roll call 60 · 76th Congress · Jul 12, 1939

To amend H.R. 6635, by requiring the federal government to contribute $2 to the state's $1 up to $15. Above $15 there would be an equal contribution. The purp

On Jul 12, 1939, the Senate voted 43–35 (HR 6635). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 43–19, Republicans 3–20, Others 2–0, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 22 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

43

No

35

Did not vote

15

Date

Jul 12, 1939

From Voteview roll call records.