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House roll call 50 · 76th Congress · May 24, 1939

To pass S. 1842, a bill to authorize construction of certain vessels for coast guard and goedetic survey.

On May 24, 1939, the House voted 203–141 (S 1842). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 173–27, Republicans 29–112, Others 1–2. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 56 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
203
No
141
Did not vote
39
Date
May 24, 1939

By party

  • Democrats173 yes · 27 no · 29 didn’t vote
  • Republicans29 yes · 112 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. 1842, a bill to authorize…: House Vote, May 24, 1939,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/76-H-50/to-pass-s-1842-a-bill-to-authorize-construction (accessed 2026-10-17).

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