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Senate roll call 59 · 76th Congress · Jul 11, 1939

To amend H.R. 6635, by providing increased authorizations for appropriations for maternal and child health, vocational rehabilitation, and public health as auth

On Jul 11, 1939, the Senate voted 59–4 (HR 6635). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 43–1, Republicans 15–3, Others 3–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 4 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
59
No
4
Did not vote
34
Date
Jul 11, 1939

By party

  • Democrats43 yes · 1 no · 26 didn’t vote
  • Republicans15 yes · 3 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Others3 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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