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Senate roll call 172 · 74th Congress · May 20, 1936

To amend H.R. 8455, a public work authorization bill, by leaving the primary authority for the adoption, authorization, and prosecution of improved navigation a

On May 20, 1936, the Senate voted 31–40 (HR 8455). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 14–37, Republicans 16–1, Others 1–2. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 15 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

31

No

40

Did not vote

19

Date

May 20, 1936

From Voteview roll call records.