To decide a point of order, regarding a violation of rule xix, making a direct and positive charge of improper conduct against members of the United States sena

On Aug 5, 1939, the Senate voted 34–15. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 30–8, Republicans 3–7, Others 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 11 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: 34
No: 15
Did not vote: 55
Date: Aug 5, 1939

By party

Democrats30 yes · 8 no · 35 didn’t vote
Republicans3 yes · 7 no · 17 didn’t vote
Others1 yes · 0 no · 2 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Hiram Warren Johnson R-CA voted yes
John Anthony Danaher R-CT voted yes
Walter Franklin George D-GA voted no
William Edgar Borah R-ID voted yes
Frederick Van Nuys D-IN voted no
Joel Bennett Clark D-MO voted no
Josiah William Bailey D-NC voted no
Edward Raymond Burke D-NE voted no
Peter Goelet Gerry D-RI voted no
Ellison DuRant Smith D-SC voted no
Arthur Thomas Stewart D-TN voted no

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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