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House roll call 147 · 76th Congress · May 9, 1940

To recommit S. 2009, bill to amend the interstate commerce act to the committee of conference with instructions to insist upon the inclusion in S. 2009 of 3 ame

On May 9, 1940, the House voted 209–182 (S 2009). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 170–78, Republicans 46–115, Others 4–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 124 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
209
No
182
Did not vote
29
Date
May 9, 1940

By party

  • Democrats170 yes · 78 no · 18 didn’t vote
  • Republicans46 yes · 115 no · 11 didn’t vote
  • Others4 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

And 44 more.

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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