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Senate roll call 137 · 75th Congress · Apr 9, 1938

To amend H.R. 9682, by providing for tariff equilization fees on the manufacturing of cotton, synthetic fibers, wheat, rice, tobacco, and field corn. These fee

On Apr 9, 1938, the Senate voted 24–53 (HR 9682). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 20–44, Republicans 3–12, Others 2–0, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 23 members voted against their own party.

During the 75th Congress (1937–1938), Franklin D. Roosevelt was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
24
No
53
Did not vote
19
Date
Apr 9, 1938

By party

  • Democrats20 yes · 44 no · 17 didn’t vote
  • Republicans3 yes · 12 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Others2 yes · 0 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

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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