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Senate roll call 31 · 76th Congress · May 31, 1939

To recommit to the committee on interoceanic canals with instruction, S. 222, a bill relating to the canal zone.

On May 31, 1939, the Senate voted 50–16 (S 222). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 29–14, Republicans 19–2, Others 3–0, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 16 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
50
No
16
Did not vote
31
Date
May 31, 1939

By party

  • Democrats29 yes · 14 no · 27 didn’t vote
  • Republicans19 yes · 2 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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