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Senate roll call 20 · 74th Congress · Mar 12, 1935

To amend H.J. RES. 117, relief appropriation, by changing certain wording in the preamble, so that the construction of public works to reduce unemployment becom

On Mar 12, 1935, the Senate voted 32–56 (HJR 117). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 20–44, Republicans 10–13, Others 2–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 30 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

32

No

56

Did not vote

7

Date

Mar 12, 1935

From Voteview roll call records.