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Senate roll call 158 · 75th Congress · Jun 3, 1938

To table an amendment to H.J. RES. 679, proposed by senator lodge, which would have raised social security payments.

On Jun 3, 1938, the Senate voted 39–30 (HJR 679). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 37–16, Republicans 0–13, Others 1–1, Independents 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 75th Congress (1937–1938), Franklin D. Roosevelt was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes

39

No

30

Did not vote

27

Date

Jun 3, 1938

From Voteview roll call records.