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Senate roll call 153 · 75th Congress · Jun 1, 1938

To amend H.J. RES. 679, a bill making work relief appropriations, by increasing the appropriation for the national resources committee from $250,000 to $750,000

On Jun 1, 1938, the Senate voted 59–18 (HJR 679). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 56–7, Republicans 1–12, Others 3–0, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 8 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

59

No

18

Did not vote

17

Date

Jun 1, 1938

From Voteview roll call records.