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House roll call 56 · 76th Congress · Jun 10, 1939

To pass H.R. 6635, a bill to amend the social security act. The bill, in part, extends and liberalizes social security benefits to widows, children and dependen

On Jun 10, 1939, the House voted 364–2 (HR 6635). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 226–0, Republicans 153–3, Others 4–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 3 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

364

No

2

Did not vote

28

Date

Jun 10, 1939

From Voteview roll call records.