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Senate roll call 85 · 76th Congress · Jul 31, 1939

To pass S. 2864.

On Jul 31, 1939, the Senate voted 52–28 (S 2864). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 51–14, Republicans 2–19, Others 3–0, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 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
52
No
28
Did not vote
9
Date
Jul 31, 1939

By party

  • Democrats51 yes · 14 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Republicans2 yes · 19 no · 4 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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