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Senate roll call 128 · 74th Congress · Aug 23, 1935

To recommit H.R. 8455, a bill authorizing the construction of certain public works on rivers and harbors for flood control, with instructions that the bill be r

On Aug 23, 1935, the Senate voted 29–20 (HR 8455). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 19–20, Republicans 11–1, Others 2–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 20 members voted against their own party.

During the 74th Congress (1935–1936), Franklin D. Roosevelt was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
29
No
20
Did not vote
32
Date
Aug 23, 1935

By party

  • Democrats19 yes · 20 no · 25 didn’t vote
  • Republicans11 yes · 1 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Others2 yes · 0 no · 1 didn’t vote

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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