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Senate roll call 23 · 74th Congress · Mar 14, 1935

To amend H.J. RES. 117, by inserting the following words: "for colleges and universities, to be used to advance money to students in need of and desiring financ

On Mar 14, 1935, the Senate voted 27–58 (HJR 117). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 9–52, Republicans 18–5, Others 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 14 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
27
No
58
Did not vote
13
Date
Mar 14, 1935

By party

  • Democrats9 yes · 52 no · 10 didn’t vote
  • Republicans18 yes · 5 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 1 no · 2 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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