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Senate roll call 72 · 76th Congress · Jul 27, 1939

To amend S. 2864, by appropriating an additional $250,000,000 to begin projects which had been approved by the p.w.a. But for which there was no money available

On Jul 27, 1939, the Senate voted 35–43 (S 2864). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 17–40, Republicans 16–3, Others 2–0, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 20 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

35

No

43

Did not vote

14

Date

Jul 27, 1939

From Voteview roll call records.