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House roll call 49 · 76th Congress · May 23, 1939

To pass S. 1369, a bill to authorize necessary facilities for the coast guard.

On May 23, 1939, the House voted 253–93 (S 1369). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 190–12, Republicans 62–79, Others 1–2. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 74 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
253
No
93
Did not vote
37
Date
May 23, 1939

By party

  • Democrats190 yes · 12 no · 27 didn’t vote
  • Republicans62 yes · 79 no · 10 didn’t vote
  • Others1 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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Capitol Receipts, “To pass S. 1369, a bill to authorize…: House Vote, May 23, 1939,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/76-H-49/to-pass-s-1369-a-bill-to-authorize-necessary (accessed 2026-10-16).

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