To amend H.R. 5389, a bill providing appropriations for independent officers, by striking out SEC. 6, authorizing President to cancel any contract for transport

On May 31, 1933, the Senate voted 28–35 (HR 5389). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 8–31, Republicans 20–4, Others 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 12 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: 28
No: 35
Did not vote: 37
Date: May 31, 1933

By party

Democrats8 yes · 31 no · 24 didn’t vote
Republicans20 yes · 4 no · 13 didn’t vote
Others0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

Augustine Lonergan D-CT voted yes
Frederick Van Nuys D-IN voted yes
Marcus Allen Coolidge D-MA voted yes
John Edward Erickson D-MT voted yes
Lynn Joseph Frazier R-ND voted no
George William Norris R-NE voted no
William Henry Thompson D-NE voted yes
Bronson Murray Cutting R-NM voted no
Patrick Anthony (Pat) Mccarran D-NV voted yes
Royal Samuel Copeland D-NY voted yes
Elbert Duncan Thomas D-UT voted yes
Robert Marion La Follette Jr. R-WI 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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Capitol Receipts, “To amend H.R. 5389, a bill providing…: Senate Vote, May 31, 1933,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/73-S-65/to-amend-h-r-5389-a-bill-providing-appropriations (accessed 2026-10-17).