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Senate roll call 25 · 76th Congress · May 12, 1939

To pass H.R. 5269.

On May 12, 1939, the Senate voted 61–14 (HR 5269). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 60–4, Republicans 10–12, Others 3–0, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 14 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
61
No
14
Did not vote
13
Date
May 12, 1939

By party

  • Democrats60 yes · 4 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Republicans10 yes · 12 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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