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Senate roll call 155 · 75th Congress · Jun 2, 1938

To amend H.J. RES. 679, by reducing the appropriation for so-called "pump-priming" programs which allocate money for structures and building materials, and woul

On Jun 2, 1938, the Senate voted 17–56 (HJR 679). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 5–53, Republicans 12–1, Others 1–2, Independents 0–1. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 6 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

17

No

56

Did not vote

23

Date

Jun 2, 1938

From Voteview roll call records.