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Senate roll call 61 · 76th Congress · Jul 12, 1939

To amend H.R. 6635, by repealing the requirement of state contribution for aid to needy old people, and substitute therefor an outright federal pension of $40 a

On Jul 12, 1939, the Senate voted 16–55 (HR 6635). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 14–40, Republicans 2–18, Others 1–2, Independents 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 16 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

16

No

55

Did not vote

19

Date

Jul 12, 1939

From Voteview roll call records.