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Senate roll call 3 · 76th Congress · Jan 27, 1939

To amend H.J.RES. 83, an appropriation bill for work relief, by increasing the appropriation for relief purposes

On Jan 27, 1939, the Senate voted 46–47 (HJR 83). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 42–27, Republicans 2–21, Others 2–1, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 29 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

46

No

47

Did not vote

8

Date

Jan 27, 1939

From Voteview roll call records.