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House roll call 98 · 76th Congress · Jan 24, 1940

To override veto of H.R. 5118, an act for the relief of the state of ohio, which reimburses ohio for funds it was forced to pay out for social security when the

On Jan 24, 1940, the House voted 171–152 (HR 5118). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 38–159, Republicans 159–0, Others 0–2. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 38 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
171
No
152
Did not vote
42
Date
Jan 24, 1940

By party

  • Democrats38 yes · 159 no · 26 didn’t vote
  • Republicans159 yes · 0 no · 16 didn’t vote
  • Others0 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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