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Senate roll call 17 · 75th Congress · Mar 3, 1937

To amend S.J. RES. 51, by giving the President discretion in determining when it was necessary to limit or control the country's exports.

On Mar 3, 1937, the Senate voted 31–43 (SJR 51). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 22–38, Republicans 12–4, Others 0–2, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 26 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
31
No
43
Did not vote
20
Date
Mar 3, 1937

By party

  • Democrats22 yes · 38 no · 20 didn’t vote
  • Republicans12 yes · 4 no
  • Others0 yes · 2 no
  • Independents0 yes · 1 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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