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House roll call 194 · 76th Congress · Jul 30, 1940

To pass H.J. RES. 583, a bill making additional appropriations for the tennessee valley authority, to provide facilities to expedite the national defense.

On Jul 30, 1940, the House voted 265–93 (HJR 583). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 214–0, Republicans 52–98, Others 4–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 52 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
265
No
93
Did not vote
32
Date
Jul 30, 1940

By party

  • Democrats214 yes · 0 no · 22 didn’t vote
  • Republicans52 yes · 98 no · 10 didn’t vote
  • Others4 yes · 0 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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