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Senate roll call 22 · 75th Congress · Apr 5, 1937

To pass H.R. 4985.

On Apr 5, 1937, the Senate voted 58–15 (HR 4985). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 58–10, Republicans 4–9, Others 2–0, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 14 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
58
No
15
Did not vote
12
Date
Apr 5, 1937

By party

  • Democrats58 yes · 10 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Republicans4 yes · 9 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Others2 yes · 0 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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