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Senate roll call 61 · 76th Congress · Jul 12, 1939

To amend H.R. 6635, by repealing the requirement of state contribution for aid to needy old people, and substitute therefor an outright federal pension of $40 a

On Jul 12, 1939, the Senate voted 16–55 (HR 6635). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 14–40, Republicans 2–18, Others 1–2, Independents 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 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
16
No
55
Did not vote
19
Date
Jul 12, 1939

By party

  • Democrats14 yes · 40 no · 15 didn’t vote
  • Republicans2 yes · 18 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 2 no
  • Independents0 yes · 1 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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