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House roll call 9 · 76th Congress · Feb 9, 1939

To pass H.R. 3790, the public salary tax act, a bill which subjects all governmental employees to the income tax. Previously, most public employees and official

On Feb 9, 1939, the House voted 270–104 (HR 3790). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 202–18, Republicans 69–91, Others 4–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 87 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
270
No
104
Did not vote
28
Date
Feb 9, 1939

By party

  • Democrats202 yes · 18 no · 19 didn’t vote
  • Republicans69 yes · 91 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Others4 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

And 7 more.

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 H.R. 3790, the public salary tax…: House Vote, Feb 9, 1939,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/76-H-9/to-pass-h-r-3790-the-public-salary-tax (accessed 2026-10-17).

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