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Senate roll call 8 · 76th Congress · Mar 21, 1939

To amend H.R. 4425, a bill to reorganize executive agencies, by providing that the reorganization specified in the plan should not become effective until after

On Mar 21, 1939, the Senate voted 46–43 (HR 4425). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 24–43, Republicans 23–0, Others 2–1, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 24 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
46
No
43
Did not vote
9
Date
Mar 21, 1939

By party

  • Democrats24 yes · 43 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Republicans23 yes · 0 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Others2 yes · 1 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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