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Senate roll call 76 · 76th Congress · Jul 28, 1939

To amend S. 2864, by providing that the area prevailing wage continue to be paid in w.p.a. Work-relief jobs.

On Jul 28, 1939, the Senate voted 38–40 (S 2864). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 26–34, Republicans 11–10, Others 3–0, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 36 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

40

Did not vote

14

Date

Jul 28, 1939

From Voteview roll call records.