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House roll call 144 · 76th Congress · May 8, 1940

To pass H. CON. RES. 60, disapproving the reorganization plan no. IV, (which dealt with the civil aeronautics authority).

On May 8, 1940, the House voted 232–153 (HCR 60). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 78–156, Republicans 158–1, Others 2–2. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 79 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
232
No
153
Did not vote
32
Date
May 8, 1940

By party

  • Democrats78 yes · 156 no · 21 didn’t vote
  • Republicans158 yes · 1 no · 11 didn’t vote
  • Others2 yes · 2 no

Who broke with their party

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Voted present

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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