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House roll call 81 · 76th Congress · Jul 20, 1939

To recommit S. 1871, a bill to prevent pernicious political activities- (the hatch act), to committee on the judiciary, without instructions.

On Jul 20, 1939, the House voted 146–232 (S 1871). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 153–75, Republicans 1–164, Others 1–2. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 76 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
146
No
232
Did not vote
30
Date
Jul 20, 1939

By party

  • Democrats153 yes · 75 no · 19 didn’t vote
  • Republicans1 yes · 164 no · 11 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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