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Senate roll call 17 · 76th Congress · Mar 31, 1939

To pass S. 572.

On Mar 31, 1939, the Senate voted 56–13 (S 572). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 50–1, Republicans 6–13, Others 3–0, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 7 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
56
No
13
Did not vote
21
Date
Mar 31, 1939

By party

  • Democrats50 yes · 1 no · 17 didn’t vote
  • Republicans6 yes · 13 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Others3 yes · 0 no
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Voted present

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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