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Senate roll call 172 · 73rd Congress · Apr 19, 1934

To pass H.R. 8861.

On Apr 19, 1934, the Senate voted 49–18 (HR 8861). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 45–4, Republicans 9–20, Others 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 13 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
49
No
18
Did not vote
22
Date
Apr 19, 1934

By party

  • Democrats45 yes · 4 no · 14 didn’t vote
  • Republicans9 yes · 20 no · 8 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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