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Senate roll call 168 · 73rd Congress · Apr 17, 1934

To proceed to the consideration of S. 2018, a bill relative to members of Congress acting as attorneys in matters where the U.S. Has an interest. (the vice-pre

On Apr 17, 1934, the Senate voted 31–31 (S 2018). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 18–22, Republicans 13–12, Others 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 30 members voted against their own party.

During the 73rd Congress (1933–1934), Franklin D. Roosevelt was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
31
No
31
Did not vote
35
Date
Apr 17, 1934

By party

  • Democrats18 yes · 22 no · 23 didn’t vote
  • Republicans13 yes · 12 no · 12 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To proceed to the consideration of S. 2018…: Senate Vote, Apr 17, 1934,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/73-S-168/to-proceed-to-the-consideration-of-s-2018-a (accessed 2026-10-17).

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