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Senate roll call 34 · 74th Congress · Mar 23, 1935

To table an amendment to H.J. RES. 117 which would have required the secretary of the treasury to purchase silver bullion at the rate of not less than 50,000,00

On Mar 23, 1935, the Senate voted 40–33 (HJR 117). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 39–15, Republicans 1–19, Others 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 16 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

40

No

33

Did not vote

13

Date

Mar 23, 1935

From Voteview roll call records.