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Senate roll call 47 · 76th Congress · Jun 28, 1939

To amend H.J.RES. 326, by establishing a minimum w.p.a. Program authorizing the expenditure of $200,000,000 for public-sponsored projects and $50,000,000 for WH

On Jun 28, 1939, the Senate voted 38–38 (HJR 326). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 35–28, Republicans 4–17, Others 3–0, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 32 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
38
No
38
Did not vote
15
Date
Jun 28, 1939

By party

  • Democrats35 yes · 28 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Republicans4 yes · 17 no · 6 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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