To amend H.J. RES. 679, by an amendment in the nature of a substitute for title i.

On Jun 3, 1938, the Senate voted 21–51 (HJR 679). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 8–49, Republicans 12–0, Others 1–1, Independents 0–1. 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: 21
No: 51
Did not vote: 24
Date: Jun 3, 1938

By party

Democrats8 yes · 49 no · 22 didn’t vote
Republicans12 yes · 0 no · 2 didn’t vote
Others1 yes · 1 no
Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

Josiah William Bailey D-NC voted yes
Edward Raymond Burke D-NE voted yes
Patrick Anthony (Pat) Mccarran D-NV voted yes
Royal Samuel Copeland D-NY voted yes
Peter Goelet Gerry D-RI voted yes
William Henry King D-UT voted yes
Harry Flood Byrd D-VA voted yes
Rush Dew Holt D-WV voted yes

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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