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Senate roll call 154 · 75th Congress · Jun 2, 1938

To amend H.J. RES. 679, by setting up a board of arbitration in cases where municipalities attempt to set up a publicly owned power plant where a private plant

On Jun 2, 1938, the Senate voted 30–47 (HJR 679). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 25–45, Republicans 10–4, Others 0–3, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 29 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

30

No

47

Did not vote

12

Date

Jun 2, 1938

From Voteview roll call records.