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Senate roll call 16 · 75th Congress · Mar 3, 1937

To amend S.J. RES. 51, a resolution amending a resolution approved aug. 31, 1935, prohibiting trade with and export to belligerent nations in arms, ammunition,

On Mar 3, 1937, the Senate voted 24–48 (SJR 51). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 11–51, Republicans 16–0, Others 1–1, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 11 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
24
No
48
Did not vote
18
Date
Mar 3, 1937

By party

  • Democrats11 yes · 51 no · 18 didn’t vote
  • Republicans16 yes · 0 no
  • Others1 yes · 1 no
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

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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